Summary
The job is for a Research Scientist at Waabi, an AI company building self-driving technology. The role involves pushing the frontiers of AI, working on diverse self-driving problems, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, proficiency in Python, and a passion for self-driving technologies.
Requirements
- Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study. Exceptional Bachelor’s students will also be considered
- Demonstrated research experience through previous internships, work experience, research projects, and papers at top conferences
- Strong quantitative background and coursework in or working knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and probability
- Proficient in reading and coding in Python
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to AI research projects
- Work on a diverse set of problems related to self-driving
- Develop innovative solutions to problems by leveraging the latest advances in AI
- Support deploying solutions to production systems
- Stay up-to-date and advance beyond the state-of-the-art in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and self-driving technologies
- Champion engineering excellence, ensuring high-quality, well structured and tested code
- Submit and publish work externally at top machine learning, computer vision, and robotics conferences and post to the company blog
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in self-driving technology
- Experience in shipping machine learning features/models into production
- Proven track record of mentoring junior researchers or engineers
- Proficiency in Pytorch, Rust, C++ and/or CUDA
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!
