Job Description
Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we’re unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that’s powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
You will…
- Lead the end-to-end strategic design and continuous improvement of core VO and FS training curriculum.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive training policies and learning practices aligned with operational goals.
- Ensure rigorous version control and audit-readiness of all training documentation and materials.
- Guarantee all training records meet internal compliance standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Manage and scale new-hire onboarding and professional development programs across all operational sites.
- Collaborate with operational leadership and trainers to oversee effective program implementation.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to the future Training Specialist team.
- Design and maintain a performance scale to track VO/FS skill development and measure training efficacy.
- Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure instructional consistency across all sites.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Safety, and Ops to integrate tech updates into training programs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in L&D, training, or operations within transportation or AV industries.
- Minimum 3+ years of direct people management experience, specifically scaling programs or leading strategic curriculum design.
- Proven experience vetting, selecting, and implementing a new Learning Management System (LMS) from the ground up.
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and a passion for self-driving technologies.
- 10% travel required.
Bonus:
- Direct experience training personnel on the operation of Class 8 vehicles or similar complex machinery.
- Advanced experience with e-learning content creation.
Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- 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 both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
