Waabi

Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Research Internship/Co-op

Spring 2026Posted on 6/27/2024
$34 - $60/hr

+ Base hourly rate

Internship
Toronto, ON, Canada+3 more

More locations: California, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role; remote options available in US/Canada; must be able to split time between on-site and remote.

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelors or MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
  • Demonstrated research/software engineering experience: through previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, and/or research projects and papers.
  • Strong quantitative background and coursework in or working knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and probability.
  • Proficient in reading and coding in Python and/or C++.
  • Open-minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others.
  • Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Research Scientists and Engineers using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.
  • Lead or Contribute to an AI research project, pushing the frontiers of the field by developing new algorithms for Autonomous Vehicle (AV). This includes topics such as perception, prediction, motion planning, controls, simulation, mapping, localization, core AI, etc.
  • Design, implement, train, and optimize novel algorithms on self-driving vehicles and various production systems.
  • Be encouraged to submit and publish work externally at top machine learning, computer vision, and robotics conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, etc.), post to our company blog, and release open source projects.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • September 18, 2026 load volumes on Dallas-Houston grew over 80% this year.
  • Waabi closed a $750 million Series C on January 28, 2026.
  • Waabi added Uber, Volvo, Nvidia, and Porsche; 2026 hiring remains active on Lever.

What critics are saying

  • Uber’s $250 million remains milestone-gated, delaying robotaxi cash until 2027.
  • Waymo, Aurora, and Tesla still outspend Waabi across trucking and passenger autonomy.
  • Any fatal Dallas-Houston crash would trigger regulatory freezes and kill trust across both markets.

What makes Waabi unique

  • Raquel Urtasun’s Waabi World trains one driver across trucks and robotaxis.
  • June 26, 2026 zero-shot transfer to Volvo VNL Autonomous proved cross-platform generalization.
  • Waabi’s end-to-end Physical AI replaces brittle rule stacks with learned driving behavior.

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The Raptor Group
Sep 18th, 2026
Waabi: 80% growth on long haul's toughest corridor.

Waabi: 80% growth on long haul's toughest corridor. * September 18, 2026 Waabi's commercial freight operations between Dallas and Houston are scaling rapidly, with load volumes growing more than 80% in 2026 alone as more customers put autonomous trucks powered by the Waabi Driver to work on one of the country's most important logistics corridors. In June, the Waabi Driver became the first AV system to generalize zero-shot to a new platform: the Volvo VNL Autonomous. Just like a human driver can apply what they already know when getting behind the wheel of a new vehicle, the Waabi Driver was able to safely operate a new and significantly different truck - with different sensors, a different shape, and completely different vehicle dynamics - with zero retraining. That same momentum is now visible in Waabi's commercial operations, as Waabi Driver-powered trucks move more loads, serve more major customers, and become a growing part of day-to-day freight networks. Putting autonomous freight to work on a critical corridor The decision to accelerate operations along the Dallas-Houston corridor reflects both growing customer demand as well as Waabi's focus on deploying autonomous capacity in the places where it can deliver the greatest value to carriers and shippers. Interstate 45 (I-45) is the backbone of the Texas Triangle, connecting two of the country's largest economic and logistics hubs across roughly 240 miles. Over 9,000 freight trucks travel between Houston and Dallas every day, a number expected to more than double by 2050. It is also one of the most challenging environments in which to move freight. The corridor faces severe congestion, with five I-45 interchanges ranking among the nation's 100 worst truck bottlenecks, including three in the top 25. I-45 has also been ranked among the most dangerous highways in the country. For carriers and shippers, these conditions translate directly into pressure on safety, service, and cost. Autonomous trucks, which deliver consistent superhuman performance around the clock, can help solve these challenges by improving safety on dangerous roads, supporting reliable and on-time service, and optimizing fuel consumption through smooth driving. The result is a supply chain that is safer, more reliable, and more resilient. Supporting a Fortune 50 retailer when stakes are high For one Fortune 50 retail customer, the Waabi Driver has completed nearly 200 trips in 2026 with zero safety incidents and 100% on-time pickup and delivery. These results are particularly important given the stakes for this retailer. Shipments on this route are high-frequency, high-volume, and unforgiving. A missed delivery window can quickly translate into empty shelves. Waabi's autonomous freight operations deliver the reliability needed, enabling a more resilient and efficient distribution network capable of meeting the demands of modern supply chains. Growing Waabi's commercial footprint in Texas Over the coming months, Waabi's operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor will continue to expand rapidly in response to massive growth in customer demand, bringing the benefits of this technology to even more freight moving between Dallas and Houston. Drive I-45, you'll probably see Raptor Group on the road, driving autonomously, delivering loads directly to its customers' facilities. The Waabi Driver's performance on the Dallas-Houston corridor demonstrates what autonomous freight can deliver where it matters most. Raptor Group is ready to bring those benefits to more routes, more loads, and more customers.

Built In
Sep 10th, 2026
Top transportation companies in Toronto.

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Media Matters Inc.
Feb 3rd, 2026
Waabi secures new funding to develop AI-powered autonomous driving software

Waabi, a Toronto-based autonomous driving software provider, has secured new funding to support the development of artificial intelligence systems for the transportation industry. The startup is working on AI technology designed to advance autonomous vehicle capabilities, focusing on software solutions for self-driving applications. Details about the funding amount, participating investors and specific partnerships were not disclosed in the available information.

SiliconANGLE Media
Jan 28th, 2026
Waabi raises $750M as Uber separately commits up to $250M for robotaxi partnership

Waabi raises $750M as Uber separately commits up to $250M for robotaxi partnership. Canadian autonomous truck startup Waabi Innovation Inc. announced today that it has raised $750 million in new funding and secured a separate, milestone-based future investment of up to $250 million from Uber Technologies Inc. The latter deal is to support a new partnership to deploy robotaxis powered by the Waabi Driver exclusively on the Uber platform. As for the new funding, it's aimed at fueling the continued advancement of Waabi's Physical AI Platform, accelerate the company's commercial progress in autonomous trucking, and support its expansion into robotaxis. Founded in 2021, Waabi is building a general-purpose artificial intelligence system to operate autonomous vehicles safely and at large scale in the real world. The company says its Physical AI offering combines large-scale machine learning with a deep understanding of physics to allow autonomous systems to reason, predict and act reliably in complex, dynamic environments. Waabi Driver, the company's autonomous vehicle system, is designed to generalize across different vehicle platforms rather than being tightly coupled to a single use case. The system is built around a learned model that can adapt to new scenarios, road conditions and driving behaviors with minimal retraining. That's in contrast to other solutions that use autonomy stacks relying heavily on hand-coded rules. "Waabi's Physical AI Platform has enabled us to hit an industry-leading pace in the development and commercialization of autonomous trucks over the past few years," explained founder and Chief Executive Raquel Urtasun. "Our current self-driving capabilities across highways and generalized surface streets have unlocked a new direct-to-customer model that for the first time solves the pain points of the industry and provides an unprecedented opportunity to quickly and seamlessly enter the robotaxi market, delivering a truly scalable solution for both verticals." The $750 million Series C round was led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners. Also participating were Uber, NVentures, Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, BlackRock Inc., Radical Ventures LP, HarbourVest Partners, Linse Capital, Incharge Capital, BDC Capital Inc., Export Development Canada, TELUS Global Ventures and BMO Global Asset Management Inc. "We invest in the companies that are leading the AI era," said Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures. "Waabi has developed a truly groundbreaking Physical AI platform that represents a fundamental leap forward in how next-generation driverless technology is being developed." Along with the funding, the new partnership with Uber will see Waabi enter the robotaxi market. Waabi is exclusively partnering with Uber to deploy robotaxis powered by Waabi Driver on the Uber platform. Uber will invest additional milestone-based capital to support the development of Waabi's robotaxis and the deployment of 25,000 or more Waabi Driver-powered robotaxis over time. "Waabi's expanded focus on robotaxis marks an important milestone for their team and the AV industry more broadly," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. "We're very excited to deepen our partnership with Waabi as they significantly scale their Physical AI Platform and enter a new phase of an already remarkable journey." Photo: Waabi. A message from John Furrier, co-founder of SiliconANGLE: Support its mission to keep content open and free by engaging with theCUBE community. Join theCUBE's Alumni Trust Network, where technology leaders connect, share intelligence and create opportunities. * 15M+ viewers of theCUBE videos, powering conversations across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and more * 11.4k+ theCUBE alumni - Connect with more than 11,400 tech and business leaders shaping the future through a unique trusted-based network. SiliconANGLE Media is a recognized leader in digital media innovation, uniting breakthrough technology, strategic insights and real-time audience engagement. As the parent company of SiliconANGLE, theCUBE Network, theCUBE Research, CUBE365, theCUBE AI and theCUBE SuperStudios - with flagship locations in Silicon Valley and the New York Stock Exchange - SiliconANGLE Media operates at the intersection of media, technology and AI. Founded by tech visionaries John Furrier and Dave Vellante, SiliconANGLE Media has built a dynamic ecosystem of industry-leading digital media brands that reach 15+ million elite tech professionals. Its new proprietary theCUBE AI Video Cloud is breaking ground in audience interaction, leveraging theCUBEai.com neural network to help technology companies make data-driven decisions and stay at the forefront of industry conversations.

Truck News
Jan 28th, 2026
Waabi lands historic financing, expands to robotaxis

Waabi lands historic financing, expands to robotaxis. Canadian autonomous trucking technology developer Waabi has raised $750 million in a Series C financing co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners. Waabi says it's the largest fundraise in Canadian history, at more than $1 billion Canadian. It also partnered with Uber to deploy tie Waabi Driver exclusively in the Uber platform. Waabi will use the funds to expand its autonomous trucking development as well as its expansion into robotaxis. "We invest in the companies that are leading the AI era. Waabi has developed a truly groundbreaking physical AI platform that represents a fundamental leap forward in how next generation driverless technology is being developed," said Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures. "Their remarkable progress in autonomous trucking and rapid expansion into robotaxis demonstrates how their technology unlocks for the first time true scale in the real world. This breakthrough will define AI for decades to come." Added Brook Porter, partner and co-founder at G2 Venture Partners: "Waabi is fundamentally changing the trajectory of autonomous transportation. Their simulation-first end-to-end AI is a powerful enabler, accelerating commercial adoption while dramatically reducing capital needs to scale. Waabi is unlocking the potential for autonomy to drive vehicle efficiency and utilization, catalyzing the shift to a more sustainable transportation system." trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. Readers turn to our experienced journalists for award-winning trucking industry news, trends, technical advances, equipment maintenance techniques, and business practices alike. This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.

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