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Platform Systems Engineer; Sensing and Perception, Maps and Localization

Waabi · Phoenix, AZ

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Lead end-to-end systems engineering for sensing, perception and localization.
  • Build the safety case tracing safety goals through to verification.
  • Improve simulation and synthetic data generation for sensor models.

Ideal candidate

Systems-minded AV/robotics engineer who thrives bridging hardware, software, and safety teams to ship robust autonomy. Rigorous, collaborative, and passionate about turning complex sensing challenges into deployed real-world transportation.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industry experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or aerospace taking complex systems from R&D to deployment
  • Strong foundation in AV sensing, perception, sensor fusion, mapping and localization
  • Deep knowledge of sensor physics, signal processing, data acquisition and system errors
  • Expert in systems engineering and V&V including requirements decomposition for Level 4 AV systems
  • Working knowledge of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262
  • Coding skills in Python, C++, or other languages for data analysis and systems modeling
  • Experience in sensor simulation, error modeling, and perception/localization requirements development
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Lab profile

About Waabi

Leader in Physical AI powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.

What they build

  • Commercial autonomous trucks
  • Robotaxis

Known for

  • Physical AI leadership
  • World-class team
  • Founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun
  • Partnerships across AI, automotive, logistics and deep tech

Key facts

  • Offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh
  • Backed by leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech
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