Remote Research Scientist

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!