Senior / Staff Software Engineer, ML-based Controls
TECHNICAL STACK · 3 TAGS
YOU WILL…
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Design and develop data-driven and machine-learned approaches to vehicle control problems, bringing modern ML to a domain traditionally solved with classical methods.
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Develop learned models of vehicle behavior and dynamics, and integrate them into the closed-loop simulation.
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Apply machine learning to improve how the controller adapts across vehicles and operating conditions.
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Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Engineers and Research Scientists using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.
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Own problems end to end, from conceptualization and offline experimentation through simulation and on-vehicle validation.
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Build the data pipelines, evaluation metrics, and tooling needed to measure whether a learned approach outperforms the classical baseline.
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Participate and share ideas in technical and architecture discussions, helping define how learning and classical control coexist in a safety-critical stack.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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MS/PhD or Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Robotics, Controls, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
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Demonstrated depth in control theory and dynamic systems (e.g., MPC, optimal control, state estimation, system identification, kinematic and dynamic vehicle modeling).
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Hands-on experience applying machine learning to a physical system, with real hardware in the loop rather than simulation alone.
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Production-quality coding skill in Python and C++, and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
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Solid problem solving skills using linear algebra, optimization, statistics & probability.
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Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms, and to design the experiments that prove whether they work.
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Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
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Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
REQUIREMENTS
Description
- MS/PhD or Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Robotics, Controls, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
- Demonstrated depth in control theory and dynamic systems (e.g., MPC, optimal control, state estimation, system identification, kinematic and dynamic vehicle modeling).
- Hands-on experience applying machine learning to a physical system, with real hardware in the loop rather than simulation alone.
- Production-quality coding skill in Python and C++, and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Solid problem solving skills using linear algebra, optimization, statistics & probability.
- Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms, and to design the experiments that prove whether they work.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions. The US yearly salary range for this role is: $241,000 - $320,000 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. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior / Staff Software Engineer, ML-based Controls at Waabi pay?
- The posting lists a range of $241K–$320K per year. Ranges reflect what Waabi publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior / Staff Software Engineer, ML-based Controls role based?
- The role is based in Remote US & Canada and is open to remote candidates.
- What experience does Waabi expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Waabi headquartered?
- Waabi is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Waabi's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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