Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Sensors Integration

The role

This person will help build and scale Waabi's sensor platform for autonomous vehicles. The work covers integrating and debugging sensors such as LIDAR, RADAR and cameras, and running software on real vehicles in the field.

What you will do

• Help shape the Waabi sensors platform as we scale.
• Solve integration issues across LIDAR, RADAR, cameras and other sensor types.
• Deploy and debug software on real vehicles operating in the field daily.
• Integrate new types of sensors into existing and future onboard platforms.
• Work with multidisciplinary development teams to design and build sensor solutions.
• Work with operations teams to understand live system behavior and resolve issues.
• Help decide how to mature the system going forward.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience working on fielded sensor systems (cameras, lidar, radar, GPS, IMU).
• Experience collaborating with large teams across engineering and operations.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust (Waabi uses Rust) in resource-constrained environments.
• Experience independently leading an engineering effort to solve critical systems problems.
• Experience fielding and debugging Linux systems below the application level.

Nice to have

• Some electronics experience, including reading a schematic and using basic test equipment.
• Passion for self-driving technologies.
• Knowledge of how time plays a role in coordinated systems.
• Passion for developing efficient, readable and testable code.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Unlimited vacation.
• Flexible hours and work-from-home support.
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals when in office.
• Regular team building activities and social events on-site, off-site and virtually.

Before you apply

• Waabi is an equal opportunity employer and makes accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About the company

Waabi is a technology start-up led by AI researcher Raquel Urtasun, building autonomous transportation for commercial trucks and robotaxis. It is backed by and partners with leaders in AI, automotive, logistics and deep tech.