Senior Systems Engineer - Safety Methodologies

2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
Waabi

Waabi

Waabi is pioneering Physical AI by developing an advanced autonomous trucking system that utilizes a next-generation, interpretable, and verifiable AI model, significantly streamlining the process of safely deploying self-driving vehicles on public roads.

Road & Rail
51-250
Founded 2021
$82M raised

Description

  • Scale and manage safety framework methods for automated assessment workflows.
  • Partner with autonomy and algorithms teams to implement and debug evaluation infrastructure.
  • Develop and monitor quantitative metrics against established safety targets.
  • Optimize simulator test coverage for safety-critical driving scenarios.
  • Define and iterate on human performance benchmarks for comparative safety assessments.
  • Identify safety gaps and maintain traceability between requirements, validation artifacts, and safety case claims.
  • Maintain structured documentation of safety artifacts and readiness decisions.
  • Mentor peers and promote technical excellence across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree required; Master’s or PhD in an engineering discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive, robotics, or a related industry.
  • Experience contributing to a safety case for autonomous vehicles.
  • Experience using simulation and real-world testing to support readiness decisions.
  • Knowledge of 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 clearly and accurately.
  • Collaborative team player who works effectively across functional boundaries.
  • Passion for self-driving technologies and solving hard problems.
  • Experience launching a driverless product is a plus.
  • Experience in data science and machine learning is a plus.
  • Experience implementing software system components is a plus.
  • Advanced skills in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis are a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with discretionary equity incentive awards and annual performance bonus.
  • US salary range of $147,900 to $212,700 USD.
  • Canada salary range of $180,400 to $220,500 CAD.
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Flexible hours and work-from-home support.
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when in office.
  • Regular team-building activities and social events.

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