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Waabi is hiring a Research Scientist, World Models

About the Role

Waabi is looking for a Research Scientist, World Models to advance the core AI capabilities behind our autonomous driving technology. You will join a team dedicated to developing reliable, scalable, and intelligent systems.

What You'll Do

  • Research, design, and implement novel world models for autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate model performance, generalization, and safety.
  • Collaborate with machine learning engineers and research teams to integrate models into our broader AI stack.
  • Publish findings and contribute to the scientific community through papers and open-source projects.

What We're Looking For

  • PhD or equivalent research experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CoRL, CVPR).
  • Deep expertise in generative modeling, sequential decision-making, or representation learning.
  • Proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
  • Ability to translate complex research into robust, practical implementations.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to work from our offices in Toronto, CAN or San Francisco, CA for a portion of your time.

Waabi is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
machine learningworld modelsresearchartificial intelligencedeep learningreinforcement learningsimulationgenerative modelscomputer visionautonomous systems
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Posted 8 months ago