Research Engineer, Learnable Planner (Integration)
Waabi · Remote US & Canada
Posted about 3 months ago · $159,000 - $296,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Waabi's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 65% of Waabi's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waabi
- high 81 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 97 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waabi's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Waabi.
About this role
As a Senior/Staff Research Engineer for the Learnable Planner at Waabi, you will work on integrating advanced machine learning models into the autonomy stack for self-driving trucks. Your role involves developing interfaces for simulation testing, collaborating with sub-teams to enhance planner architecture, and ensuring high-quality code. You will also stay updated on AI advancements and contribute to research publications.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waabi as an employer.
What you need
- MS/PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience in ML-based or classical techniques for planning/decision making
- Passion for turning research ideas into practical solutions
- Open-minded and collaborative team player
- Solid understanding of computing fundamentals
- Experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
Nice to have
- Experience deploying ML/DL models to a production motion planning or related robotics stack
- Experience in iterating on a model including evaluation, introspection and fine-tuning
- Strong grasp of machine learning literature, including current trends and state-of-the-art techniques
- Comfortable with model compilation and exporting, lower level concepts like TensorRT, CUDA kernels
What you get
- Competitive compensation and equity awards
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Unlimited Vacation
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of team size or structure
- Role involves cutting-edge technologies but may require adapting to evolving tech
- Salary range provided but no specific details on how it is determined
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Listed by Waabi on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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