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FY27 Intern - Low-Power AI, Audio, and Sensors Subsystem Engineering Internship - ASIC Design / Verification/Implementation - Canada (12 or 16 months)
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
Full-time
Similarly, our High-Performance AI and Audio Subsystem ( HPASS) fuses the same compelling IPs into HW solutions designed for Autonomous Driving ( ADAS ), In-vehicle-infotainment and…
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Autonomous Driving Systems Simulation and Data Analysis Engineer
CS GROUP
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Support the validation and continuous refinement of performance requirements, safety thresholds, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for autonomous driving systems through large-scale…
Added 11 days ago
Staff Systems Engineer - Safety Methodologies
Waabi
Toronto, ON
$200,000 to $256,000 USD / year
Full-time
At the heart of our mission is an unwavering commitment to safety. We are seeking a passionate and experienced safety or systems engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of…
Added 4 months ago
Computer Vision & Behavioral Signal Analysis Intern (Travel + Hospitality Focus)
FairwAI
Remote, Canada
Remote
Bio: Dr. John Cooley is a renowned technologist and serial entrepreneur who holds five degrees from MIT: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, an…
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Computer Vision & Behavioral Signal Analysis Intern (Healthcare Focus)
FairwAI
Remote, Canada
Remote
Bio: Dr. John Cooley is a renowned technologist and serial entrepreneur who holds five degrees from MIT: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, an…
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Senior AI/ML Engineer - Data Scaling, Embodied AI Data Foundations
General Motors
Markham, ON
Full-time
As a Senior AI/ML Engineer in the Embodied AI Data Foundations organization, you will be an individual contributor developing data-centric AI solutions that directly improve autonomous…
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Evaluation
General Motors
Markham, ON
Full-time
The Evaluation team builds and evolves the evaluation ecosystem that powers developing and scaling GM’s autonomous driving technology. We develop metrics, automated workflows, and analysis…
Added 3 months ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Mission Control Space Services
Ottawa, Ontario
Full-time
Hands-on experience with mechanical and mechatronics flight systems and subsystems, space avionics, and electrical/data/software interfaces
Added 5 months ago
Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Localization
Waabi
Toronto, ON
$141,000 to $242,000 USD / year
Full-time
The Localization team at Waabi is responsible for answering one of the most critical questions in autonomous driving: exactly where is the vehicle right now? As a Senior or Staff Software…
Added 6 months ago
Senior Software Engineer, Evaluation Infrastructure
Waabi
Toronto, ON
$127,000 to $223,000 USD / year
Full-time
…development stages. In this role, you will work closely with the systems & safety teams, responsible for defining the requirements & evaluation criteria, and simulation teams to leverage…

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Waabi

Staff Systems Engineer - Safety Methodologies

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: $200,000 to $256,000 USD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 7+ years of automotive, robotics or closely related industry experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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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

At the heart of our mission is an unwavering commitment to safety. We are seeking a passionate and experienced safety or systems engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of critical safety framework methods that underpin our driverless autonomy readiness decisions. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Waabi quantitatively ensures and validates the safety of our autonomous trucking solution, working with our highly realistic simulator, real-world data, and cutting-edge generative AI techniques. You will play a pivotal role in creating the evidence for safe operation and leading efforts in a rapidly evolving and groundbreaking field.

You will...

Inform driverless release testing by developing sample-efficient, high-signal safety datasets across simulation and closed-course track testing.
Establish and manage a robust feedback loop from on-road monitoring and safety relevant events to continuously expand and refine test coverage.
Validate and optimize safety evaluation pipelines by conducting comparative analyses on core safety frameworks and benchmark criteria to continuously evolve our safety frameworks.
Own the creation of clear and structured safety artifacts, ensuring all readiness decisions are transparent and fully traceable to validation evidence.
Mentor peers by fostering a culture of technical excellence and driving clear, constructive collaboration between teams.

Qualifications:

Undergrad required; Masters or PhD within an engineering discipline preferred.
7+ years of automotive, robotics or closely related industry experience.
Experience with using simulation and real-world testing to make readiness decisions.
Excellent scripting and data analysis skills (Python, SQL), and a solid foundation in statistics.
Experience with building a strong safety case for autonomous vehicles.
Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.
Collaborative team player who works effectively across functional boundaries, driving evidence-backed decisions.
Passionate about autonomy, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus:

Experience in launching a driverless product.
Experience implementing software systems components.
Experience building software systems from scratch.
Experience in machine learning.
Proficiency with data mining and advanced statistical analysis.

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The US yearly salary range for this role is: $200,000 - $256,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc. and Waabi Canada 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 and Canada locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including discretionary equity incentive awards and discretionary annual performance bonus.

Perks/Benefits:

Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

Competitive compensation and equity awards.
Health and Wellness benefits that include Medical, Vision and Dental coverage.
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.
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.

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Responsibilities

You will lead the development and implementation of safety framework methods to validate autonomous trucking solutions using simulation and real-world data. This role involves creating safety artifacts, optimizing evaluation pipelines, and mentoring team members to ensure transparent and evidence-based readiness decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in automotive or robotics, with a strong foundation in statistics and data analysis. A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's or PhD in an engineering discipline is preferred.

Skills

Systems engineering
Safety frameworks
Autonomous vehicles
Simulation
Data analysis
Python
SQL
Statistics
Safety case development
Machine learning
Data mining
Technical leadership
Testing methodologies
Software systems
Communication

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Equity awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Unlimited vacation
Flexible hours
Work from home support
Catered meals
Team building activities

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Keywords

Systems Engineering
Safety Methodologies
Autonomous Trucks
Robotaxis
Physical AI
Simulation
Generative AI
Python
SQL
Statistics
Data Analysis
Safety Case
Machine Learning
Data Mining
Validation
Testing
Automotive
Robotics
Driverless Autonomy
Technical Excellence

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