2026 Intern PhD Research Scientist
Waabi is a Physical AI company developing autonomous-driving technology for commercial trucking and robotaxis.
About Waabi
Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi builds a Physical AI platform combining a verifiable end-to-end AI model with neural simulation. Its Waabi Driver and Waabi World technologies support autonomous trucking and robotaxi development.
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About the Role
You will contribute to AI research for autonomous vehicles by developing, implementing, training, and optimizing novel algorithms. You will work on areas such as perception, prediction, motion planning, controls, simulation, mapping, localization, and core AI. You may submit and publish research at leading machine learning, computer vision, and robotics conferences.
Requirements
- Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, or a similar technical field
- Demonstrated research or software engineering experience
- At least one publication at a top machine learning, computer vision, or robotics conference
- Knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and probability
- Proficiency in Python or C++
- Provide an up-to-date academic transcript with the resume
Responsibilities
- Contribute to AI research projects for autonomous vehicles
- Develop new algorithms for autonomous-vehicle systems
- Design, implement, train, and optimize novel algorithms
- Submit and publish research externally
Benefits
- Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when in office
- Regular team-building activities and social events