Waabi
Sensors Team Lead
Remote US · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
LogisticsRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSensorsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.
- 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.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees.
Responsibilities
- Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves.
- Developing a technical plan that aligns with the development of the Waabi Driver over multiple generations and stages of maturity for different verticals.
- Maintain strategic technical relationships with all sensor vendors to stay informed on the latest technologies and options.
- Lead the comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples utilizing test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle along with the development of the related tooling to support.
- Drive the development of Waabi Sensor Requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams.
- Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized settings (resolution, frame rate, FOV) provided by the Autonomy & AI team.
- Implement systems for monitoring data integrity, identifying issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference.
- Define standards for what constitutes a 'clean sensor' and develop validation methods, supporting the development of event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy & AI.
- Work closely with Autonomy & AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance.
- Collaborate with the Sim team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in related hands-on experience with Lidar, Radar and Camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems.
- Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development.
- Experience in developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, tackling complex problems, and creating innovative solutions.
- Bonus/nice to have:
Nice to have
- Experience with GNSS and/or IMU.
Compensation
- Perks/Benefits: - Competitive compensation and equity awards. - Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only). - Unlimited Vacation. - Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Health, Reliability, and Safety
Company info
- Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI.
- Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
- Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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 st
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