Waabi
Research Scientist, Simulation Agents
Remote US & Canada · Junior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$158k-$269kDetected 119 days ago
AlgorithmsMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchLogisticsResearch
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.
- As a Research Scientist on the Behaviors team, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of research scientists and engineers to invent the next generation of models and algorithms that power Waabi World.
Responsibilities
- www.waabi.ai The Behaviors team at Waabi develops cutting-edge simulation agents and scenario generation algorithms for Waabi World, our simulation platform.
- Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves.
Requirements
- We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
- Masters/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related field. - Strong background in imitation learning and/or reinforcement learning. - Publications in top-tier conferences or journals related to machine learning or robotics. - Proficiency with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax. Bonus: - Experience in self-driving, traffic simulation, or a related field. - Proven ability to take research from prototype to production systems. - Strong software engineering skills, including experience with large-scale training or simulation.
- The US yearly salary range for this role is: $158,000 - $269,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc.'s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company's compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus. 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. - Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office). - Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually. - 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.
Nice to have
- Experience in self-driving, traffic simulation, or a related field.
- Proven ability to take research from prototype to production systems.
- Strong software engineering skills, including experience with large-scale training or simulation.
- Proficiency with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax.
- Experience in self-driving, traffic simulation, or a related field. - Proven ability to take research from prototype to production systems..
Compensation
- $158,000 - $269,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits.
- Waabi US Inc.'s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company's compensation practices.
- The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
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.
- The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
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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