Waabi

Lead Technical Program Manager, Platform Integration

Toronto, ON · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$171k-$243kDetected 8 days ago

Machine LearningAgileJiraLogisticsEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignResearch

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.

Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves.

6+ years of technical program management experience, with a strong focus on cross-functional hardware, software and systems integration programs.
Demonstrated experience working across teams with meaningfully different development cadences (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, IoT, or defense systems). -
You can write a crisp one-pager for an executive audience and facilitate a working-level dependency review with engineers in the same week..

Experience working alongside ML or AI research teams in a program capacity is a plus..
Experience establishing or scaling a triage process for field issues across engineering teams. - Background in systems engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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 make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Familiarity with embedded systems and software development and the constraints that come with it.
Familiarity with ML development workflows and an understanding of how model iteration cadences interact with hardware and software delivery timelines.
Experience establishing or scaling a triage process for field issues across engineering teams.

Technical breadth.
Ask the right questions, spot unrealistic assumptions in a plan, and know when a dependency is a real blocker versus a process gap.
Self-starter who builds processes from scratch.
Cross-functional influencer.
Work on highly cross functional programs spanning embedded software, onboard software, hardware, autonomy, safety, and operations.
Risk-first mindset.
Surface problems early, escalate without hesitation, and always arrive with options.
Comfort with ambiguity.

$171,000 - $243,000 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.

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.

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 employer.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.

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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