AI Research Scientist

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Waabi Full time

**Company Overview**

 

Waabi is an AI company pushing the boundaries of self-driving technology. Our team of world-class experts is dedicated to unleashing the full potential of artificial intelligence to make our roads safer.

 

We are a rapidly growing company with offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Dallas. Our innovative approach has garnered support from top investors across various industries.

 

At Waabi, we believe that diverse perspectives and innovative thinking are essential to achieving our vision of a future where self-driving technology revolutionizes transportation.

 

**Job Description**

 

We are seeking an exceptional Research Engineer to join our Motion Planning team. As a key member of this team, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge AI technologies for our autonomy/planner stack.

 

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Integrating state-of-the-art machine learning models into our production planning stack, ensuring seamless development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Developing necessary interfaces and pipelines in simulation for testing prototype or production planning models.
  • Collaborating closely with motion planning sub-teams and research scientists to enhance our planner architecture and develop novel representations that facilitate end-to-end solutions.
  • Championing engineering excellence by delivering high-quality, well-structured, and tested code.
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and self-driving technologies, applying insights from the literature to drive innovation.
  • Working with large datasets from various sources, including our high-fidelity simulator, Waabi World.
  • Contribute to the publication of research findings in conferences and Waabi's blog.

 

Requirements**

 

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's or Ph.D. in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related field. Exceptional Bachelor's students will also be considered.
  • Experience in ML-based or classical techniques for planning/decision making (e.g., imitation and reinforcement learning, optimization-based approaches, search methods, probabilistic reasoning).
  • A passion for turning research ideas into practical solutions for real-world applications.
  • An open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to help others.
  • A solid understanding of computing fundamentals, including code efficiency.
  • Experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, and/or CUDA.

 

Perks & Benefits**

 

We offer competitive compensation, equity awards, health and wellness benefits, unlimited vacation, flexible hours, work-from-home support, daily drinks, snacks, catered meals, regularly scheduled team-building activities, and social events both on-site and virtually.

 

About Us**

 

Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

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