Senior Sensor Engineer

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 155000 - 210000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Waabi founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to drive safely in the real world Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem.

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:

You will:

For your primary sensor modalities (Radar and/or Lidar):

- Select and evaluate sensors for future platforms.

- Collaborate with suppliers to understand roadmaps emerging technologies resolve technical issues and source sensors.

- Manage all aspects of sensor integration and configuration.

- Characterize and evaluate sensor performance developing strategies for improving accuracy reliability and durability.

- Ensure successful integration of sensors within the autonomous vehicle system through cross-organizational collaboration.

- Build test assets for sensor evaluation characterization and validation.

- Conduct field testing data collection and data analysis documenting and reporting results.

Across the sensors team:

- Provide support for other sensor modalities and engineers as needed.

- Collaborate on shared team tooling infrastructure and test assets.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor or Master in Optical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics Mechatronics Computer Science or a related field.

- Minimum of 4 years of related hands-on experience with Lidar and/or Radar preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics. - - Experience with Cameras GNSS and/or IMU is a plus.

- Strong practical experience with automotive sensors.

- Proficiency in sensor data acquisition processing and analysis techniques.

- Experience with signal processing statistics and machine learning algorithms.

- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and visualization.

- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

- Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others.

- Passionate about self-driving technologies tackling complex problems and creating innovative solutions.

Location:

- San Francisco CA

- Flexible but job duties require hands-on work with Sensors in the SF office.

- Estimated minimum in-office time is 60%.

The US yearly salary range for this role is: $155000 - $210000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi (US) Inc.s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Companys 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

- 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC