Staff Planner SW Quality Architect
waabi· Autonomy & Algorithms
About this role
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 SW Quality of our Planner Architecture, focusing on building robust fault-tolerance systems to resolve critical downstream/upstream performance bottlenecks and ensure continuous, safe vehicle operation.
- Act as a critical technical bridge and enabler between the Motion Planning and the Onboard SW Teams, driving overall SW quality improvement and reliability.
- Design and develop motion planning software and algorithms, building the brain which orchestrates decision making in dynamic, uncertain and interactive traffic scenarios.
- Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Engineers and Research Scientists using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.
- Manage the experimentation pipeline for research and data generation.
Qualifications:
- MS/PhD or Bachelor degree with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
- Experience owning software on a shipped product with reliability requirements.
- Strong grasp of software engineering principles (i.e. code review, unit testing, scalability, maintainability, SW architecture, full lifecycle).
- Experience in planning/decision making approaches (e.g., optimal control, optimization based approaches, search methods, probabilistic decision making).
- Production-quality coding skill in Python or C++.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Able to maintain progress towards long-term goals while working on short-term problems.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $245,000 - $285,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect role at waabi?
The listed salary for this Staff Planner SW Quality Architect position at waabi is USD 245K–285K. This is a remote Full time role.
Is the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect job at waabi remote?
Yes, this Staff Planner SW Quality Architect position at waabi is remote, with team members based in Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, Remote US & Canada, San Francisco, CA, Toronto, ON. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect role at waabi full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Staff Planner SW Quality Architect role in the Autonomy & Algorithms department at waabi.
Which team or department does the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect at waabi belong to?
This Staff Planner SW Quality Architect position is part of the Autonomy & Algorithms department at waabi. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect position at waabi?
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When was the Staff Planner SW Quality Architect job at waabi posted?
This Staff Planner SW Quality Architect position at waabi was posted on Aug 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Planner SW Quality Architect
waabi · 💰 USD 245K–285K
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