San Francisco, CA Hybrid Employment $155,000 - $269,000 USD

Waabi is hiring a Research Scientist, Neural Reconstruction

About the Role

The role involves creating and refining neural models that reconstruct 3D environments from sensor inputs to improve the accuracy and reliability of autonomous driving systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement neural networks for 3D scene reconstruction
  • Develop algorithms that process LiDAR, radar, and camera data
  • Optimize model performance for real-time inference
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into full-stack systems
  • Evaluate reconstruction accuracy under diverse driving conditions
  • Publish findings in top-tier research venues
  • Stay current with advancements in computer vision and deep learning
  • Improve training pipelines using large-scale sensor datasets
  • Contribute to data curation and annotation strategies
  • Troubleshoot model failures in complex urban scenarios
  • Work closely with simulation teams to validate system behavior
  • Refine loss functions to enhance geometric fidelity
  • Support deployment of models on embedded hardware
  • Analyze edge cases involving occlusions and dynamic objects
  • Enhance robustness to adverse weather and lighting
  • Drive research initiatives from concept to production
  • Mentor junior researchers and engineers
  • Ensure models generalize across geographies and vehicle types
  • Collaborate on cross-functional safety validation efforts
  • Maintain high standards for code quality and reproducibility

Nice to Have

  • Postdoctoral or industry research experience
  • Work involving real-world autonomous systems
  • Contributions to neural radiance fields (NeRF)
  • Experience with temporal consistency modeling
  • Involvement in large-scale autonomous driving projects
  • Knowledge of occupancy grid networks
  • Background in geometric deep learning
  • Familiarity with safety-critical software standards

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote options available

Team

Interdisciplinary team focused on autonomous vehicle technology

What We're Building

  • Developing a next-generation perception system that uses neural reconstruction to model the 3D world with high fidelity
  • Creating scalable solutions for interpreting complex urban environments in real time

Culture & Values

  • Emphasis on technical excellence and scientific rigor
  • Fast iteration cycles between research and deployment
  • Open collaboration across teams with diverse expertise

Available for qualified candidates

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Department Software – Autonomy & Algorithms
Category other
Posted 2 months ago