Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Test & Evaluation Operator

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Full-timePhoenix, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Have at least 8 years of experience as a Vehicle Operator, commercial test driver, or in a technically equivalent Class 8 operations role, including 4 years on autonomous or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems-equipped vehicles.
Hold a Commercial Driver's License Class A and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and pass a clean driving record check, background check, and drug screen.
Demonstrate strong technical aptitude with autonomy platforms.
Demonstrate the ability to characterize vehicle behavior precisely, distinguishing consistent from intermittent and reproducible from one-off behavior, and describing conditions and magnitude rather than impressions.
Demonstrate the ability to write reports translating in-cab observations into information operations, engineering, and safety teams can act on without follow-up.
Be familiar with closed-course and proving-ground protocols, including edge-case and failure-mode testing.
Understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Transportation requirements for test and development vehicles, including Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports, Hours of Service, DOT annual inspection, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance out-of-service criteria, and 49 CFR Parts 393 and 396.
Be comfortable maintaining written documentation and willing to learn the team's reporting tools.
Be able to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
Be able to travel to other operational sites and partner proving grounds.

Responsibilities

Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed courses and public roads to the full Vehicle Operator standard.
Own in-seat execution of platform verification and validation and release testing, including testing safety assurance limits, driver override response, supervised autonomy stability, and fault injection.
Produce written evaluations precise enough for engineering teams to act on, distinguishing baseline from novel behavior and stating whether behavior reproduces.
Execute vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns, including tire evaluation, trailer stability, and axle-weight verification, with offsite testing at partner proving grounds.
Administer Knowledge and Proficiency Checks as the qualified evaluator for operator certification and clear operators onto a platform.
Author and maintain platform-specific operator documentation, including start-up and shutdown sequences, known-behavior references, and standard operating procedure input.
Own the Department of Transportation and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance compliance assessment for new platforms.
Train operators on new platforms and transfer platform knowledge between sites ahead of handovers.
Escalate safety-relevant findings and stop testing when equipment or vehicle behavior warrants it, documenting the basis for the decision.

Desired Qualifications

Experience training, coaching, or certifying other commercial drivers is highly desirable.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Enhanced Pre-trip certification and proving-ground experience or licenses are a strong plus.

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai

You will…

Operate Class 8 autonomous and manual vehicles on closed course and public roads, to the full Vehicle Operator standard.
Own in-seat execution of platform V&V and release testing including testing safety assurance limits, driver override response, supervised autonomy stability, and fault injection.
Produce written evaluations precise enough for engineering to act on, separating baseline from novel behavior and stating whether it reproduces.
Execute vehicle dynamics and characterization campaigns — tire evaluation, trailer stability, axle-weight verification — including offsite testing at partner proving grounds.
Serve as the qualified evaluator for operator certification: administer Knowledge and Proficiency
Checks and clear operators onto a platform.
Author and maintain platform-specific operator documentation — start-up and shutdown sequences, known-behavior references, SOP input.
Own the DOT and CVSA compliance read on new platforms.
Train operators on new platforms and move platform knowledge between sites ahead of any handover.
Escalate safety-relevant findings and stop testing when equipment or vehicle behavior warrants it. Document the basis for that call.

Qualifications:

8+ years as a Vehicle Operator, commercial test driver, or in a technically equivalent Class 8 operations role, including 4 years on autonomous or ADAS-equipped vehicles.
CDL Class A, current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a clean driving record, background check, and drug screen.
Strong technical aptitude with autonomy platforms.
Demonstrated ability to characterize vehicle behavior precisely: consistent versus intermittent, reproducible versus one-off, with conditions and magnitude rather than impressions.
Strong written communication skills, translating in-cab observation into reports operations, engineering and safety can act on without follow-up.
Demonstrated familiarity with closed-course and proving-ground protocols, including edge-case and failure-mode testing.
Solid understanding of FMCSA and DOT requirements for test and development vehicles — DVIR, Hours of Service, DOT annual inspection, CVSA out-of-service criteria, and 49 CFR Parts 393 and 396.
Experience training, coaching, or certifying other commercial drivers is highly desirable.
CVSA Enhanced Pre-trip certification, Proving ground experience or licenses, a strong plus.
Comfort maintaining written documentation and willingness to learn the team's reporting tooling.
Passion for self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and building a culture of safety and operational excellence.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
Travel to other operational sites and partner proving grounds will be required.

Day Shift Schedule and Flexibility:
Base shift: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM MT. Day shift crews are expected to be flexible.

Perks/Benefits:

Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

Competitive compensation and equity awards.
Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
Generous PTO Policy.
Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
Health savings account contribution options.
Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
As we grow, this list continues to evolve!

Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!

Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.

About the Company

Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Waabi develops autonomous trucking technology. Its flagship Waabi Driver is a self-driving system that can be trained to make decisions, apply learned skills to new routes and terrains, and work with different hardware setups. A key part of its approach is Waabi World, a sophisticated simulation environment that lets the system be trained and tested virtually, reducing real-world driving miles, lowering costs, and increasing safety. The company licenses this technology to trucking fleets and OEMs for factory-level integration, aiming for large-scale commercialization. What sets Waabi apart is its emphasis on end-to-end training, geography and hardware adaptability, and its strong leadership in AI and self-driving research. Its goal is to bring safe, affordable autonomous trucking to scale by licensing the Waabi Driver to industry players and enabling widespread deployment.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $1B
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2021

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