Responsibilities
- Scale and manage safety framework methods by defining requirements for automated assessment workflows and partnering with the autonomy and algorithms teams to implement and debug the evaluation infrastructure.
- Develop and monitor quantitative metrics to evaluate system performance against established safety targets.
- Optimize test coverage within Waabi’s high-fidelity simulator to validate driving behaviors across safety-critical scenarios.
- Define and iterate on human performance benchmarks to support robust comparative safety assessments.
- Identify safety gaps and ensure traceability between requirements, validation artifacts, and safety case claims.
- Maintain structured documentation of safety artifacts and readiness decisions to ensure rigorous transparency and traceability.
- Mentor peers to foster technical excellence and drive constructive cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Undergrad required; Masters or PhD within an engineering discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of automotive, robotics or related industry experience.
- Experience contributing to the development of a safety case for autonomous vehicles.
- Experience with using simulation and real-world testing to make readiness decisions.
- Knowledge of relevant safety methods and standards such as STPA, SOTIF (ISO 21448), ISO/SAE PAS 22736, and UL 4600.
- Strong fundamentals in mathematics, engineering and physics.
- Excellent scripting and data analysis skills with tools such as Python and SQL.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across functional boundaries.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Nice to Have
- Experience in launching a driverless product.
- Experience in data science and machine learning
- Experience implementing software systems components.
- Advanced skills in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits that include Medical, Vision and Dental coverage.
- 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.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
- Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves.
- Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
