Waabi

Waabi

Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Localization

San Francisco, CA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$141k-$242kDetected 109 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsMachine LearningDeep LearningData AnalysisLogisticsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensors

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.
  • To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai The Localization team at Waabi is responsible for answering one of the most critical questions in autonomous driving: exactly where is the vehicle right now?

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace/Electrical Engineering, or related field, with a minimum for 5 years of industry experience.
  • Deep, rigorous domain expertise in probabilistic robotics, state estimation, and 3D geometry (Gaussian estimation, filtering, smoothing, and mapping).
  • Exceptional systems-level programming skills in modern C++ and/or Rust, with a strong understanding of memory management, concurrency, and real-time computing constraints.
  • A proven track record of deploying complex state estimation algorithms onto physical robots or autonomous vehicles operating in the real world.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace/Electrical Engineering, or related field, with a minimum for 5 years of industry experience. - Deep, rigorous domain expertise in probabilistic robotics, state estimation, and 3D geometry (Gaussian estimation, filtering, smoothing, and mapping). - Proven experience building and optimizing online and/or offline Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) systems, including deep knowledge of point-cloud registration algorithms (e.g. ICP). - Extensive hands-on experience processing and fusing data from physical sensors (IMU, LiDAR, Radar, GNSS, etc.). - Exceptional systems-level programming skills in modern C++ and/or Rust, with a strong understanding of memory management, concurrency, and real-time computing constraints. - Proficiency in python for data analysis, prototyping, and tooling. - Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory. - A proven track record of deploying complex state estimation algorithms onto physical robots or autonomous vehicles operating in the real world. Bonus/nice to have: - Familiarity with industry-standard optimization libraries (e.g., GTSAM, Ceres Solver, g2o). - Experience with "learned localization" - applying deep learning and AI/ML models to improve traditional state estimation and feature matching. - Experience with high-speed highway autonomous driving constraints.
  • The US yearly salary range for this role is: $141,000 - $242,000 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

  • Familiarity with industry-standard optimization libraries (e.g., GTSAM, Ceres Solver, g2o).
  • Experience with high-speed highway autonomous driving constraints.
  • Proficiency in python for data analysis, prototyping, and tooling..

Compensation

  • $141,000 - $242,000 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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