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Sensors Team Lead

Waabi · Remote US · Hybrid

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About Waabi

Transform your supply chain with Waabi’s AI-first autonomous trucking solution. Scale freight operations, improve safety, and boost efficiency. Learn more. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

What they're looking for

  • 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)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development
More about this role

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

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

You will...

  • Sensor Development

Responsible for driving the technical direction and creating the overall strategy/roadmap for Waabi.

  • Developing a technical plan that aligns with the development of the Waabi Driver over multiple generations and stages of maturity for different verticals.
  • Sensor Evaluation and Requirements

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...

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