Full-Time
Platform Requirements and Verification Lead
Posted on 6/27/2024
Waabi
51-200 employees
Develops self-driving technology for trucking
Compensation Overview
$151k - $270kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- Undergrad required; Masters or PhD within an engineering discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of automotive, robotics, aerospace or related industry experience.
- Experience with requirements and metrics for driving behavior evaluations.
- Experience with executing complex vehicle test campaigns.
- Experience with methods and standards such as ISO 26262, SOTIF (ISO 21448) and / or UL 4600.
- Strong fundamentals in mathematics, engineering and physics.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.
- Excellent data analysis skills with modern tools such as Python or Matlab.
- Open-minded and collaborative leader who is eager to provide guidance and has the willingness to help others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
- Lead and own the creation, documentation, alignment and verification of all vehicle platform requirements at Waabi.
- Bring an in-depth understanding of sensors, compute and actuators used in self-driving vehicles and drive an architecture with requirements that generate a simple yet very safe highly autonomous vehicle platform.
- Act as a central point of contact at Waabi for all matters related to vehicle platform requirements and related tests and communicate updates, progress and potential roadblocks to stakeholders at all levels.
- Help drive Waabi’s safety culture through application of safety standards and methodologies in your area of responsibility across all supporting teams at Waabi including Systems Engineering, Hardware and Software.
- Define all necessary improvements for our highly realistic simulator to effectively verify most vehicle platform aspects under all required conditions and work with other teams at Waabi to get these improvements designed and implemented.
- Support the overall concept for how we document and link all product requirements, system requirements, tests and test executions for all aspects of the highly autonomous vehicle.
- Own the tracking of test generation and execution in line with company project milestones.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance Waabi’s vehicle platform capabilities, look for novel approaches, identify and apply lessons learned and ensure a detailed and comprehensive documentation that is easily accessible.
- Implement tools and methodologies to streamline and automate the vehicle platform requirement processes where applicable.
- Work with external partners on delivering a safe vehicle platform that has been verified and validated to support a strong safety case for the complete self-driving system.
- Lead a team of experienced and skilled systems engineers and ensure they stay hungry to grow in their roles.
Waabi focuses on developing self-driving technology specifically for the trucking industry. Their main product, the Waabi Driver, is designed to learn from experiences, adapt to new situations, and work with various hardware setups. This technology aims for large-scale use and is intended for integration into vehicles by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Waabi stands out from competitors by utilizing an advanced simulation platform called Waabi World, which allows them to test and refine their self-driving systems in a virtual environment, minimizing the need for extensive real-world testing. This not only cuts costs but also enhances safety and adaptability. The goal of Waabi is to transform the trucking industry by providing technology that reduces operational costs and improves safety for commercial vehicles.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$82.7M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2021
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 15%2 year growth
↑ 121%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Waabi's $200M funding round from prominent investors like Uber and Khosla Ventures underscores strong financial backing and growth potential.
- The launch of an AV trucking terminal in Texas and commercial pilots with Uber Freight highlight Waabi's readiness for large-scale deployment.
- Waabi's generative AI technology promises to revolutionize the trucking industry by enhancing safety, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency.
What critics are saying
- The autonomous vehicle industry is highly competitive, with established players like Tesla and Aurora posing significant challenges.
- Regulatory hurdles and public skepticism around self-driving technology could delay Waabi's commercial deployment.
What makes Waabi unique
- Waabi's use of advanced simulation technology, Waabi World, significantly reduces the need for real-world testing, setting it apart from competitors relying heavily on physical trials.
- The company's AI-first approach, led by AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun, focuses on efficient reasoning and minimal data requirements, unlike Tesla's imitation learning model.
- Waabi's strategic partnerships with industry giants like NVIDIA and Uber provide a robust ecosystem for rapid technological advancements and market penetration.