Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Optimization

AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology
$141,000 - $242,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience

Description For Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Optimization

Waabi, an AI company founded by Raquel Urtasun, is at the forefront of self-driving technology. We're seeking a Senior / Staff Software Engineer specializing in Optimization to join our innovative team. In this role, you'll work on cutting-edge projects to enhance our autonomous driving stack, focusing on system runtime reduction and performance optimization.

You'll be applying your expertise in Python, C++, and potentially CUDA/OpenCL to tackle complex challenges in neural networks, simulation, and autonomy algorithms. Working alongside world-class researchers and engineers, you'll have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the future of self-driving technology.

We offer a competitive salary range of $141,000 - $242,000 USD, along with equity awards and an annual performance bonus. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited vacation, and flexible work arrangements. With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Dallas, we provide a dynamic work environment that supports both in-office and remote work.

Waabi is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about self-driving technologies and want to make a real impact in this rapidly evolving field, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to transform the way the world moves through the power of AI and innovative engineering.

Last updated 7 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Optimization

  • Participate in various projects in the autonomous driving stack to reduce overall system runtime
  • Apply different types of optimization skills to reduce key bottleneck function runtime
  • Deploy solutions to CPU/ GPU devices to meet the latency budget
  • Work with world-class researchers to improve neural network, simulation, autonomy algorithm capabilities
  • Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Engineers and Research Scientists using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale

Requirements For Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Optimization

Python
  • BS or higher degree in EE/ CS or equivalent industry experience
  • Solid programming background in Python and C++
  • Extensive experience with runtime performance improvement projects
  • Ability to rapidly understand new fields
  • Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others
  • Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions

Benefits For Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Optimization

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Competitive compensation and equity awards
  • Health and Wellness benefits
  • 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

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