waabi - Sensors Team Lead

• Maintain strategic technical relationships with all sensor vendors to stay informed on the latest technologies and options. • Lead the comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples utilizing test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle along with the development of the related tooling to support. • Drive the development of Waabi Sensor Requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams. • Integration and Optimization • Oversee the entire sensor integration pipeline, ensuring raw data is correctly ingested into the compute platform. • Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized settings (resolution, frame rate, FOV) provided by the Autonomy & AI team. • Health, Reliability, and Safety • Implement systems for monitoring data integrity, identifying issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference. • Define standards for what constitutes a ‘clean sensor’ and develop validation methods, supporting the development of event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy & AI. • Work closely with Autonomy & AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance. • Cross-Functional Leadership • Collaborate with the Sim team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing. • Provide technical direction and leadership to the team, ensuring cohesion and alignment with the overarching technical strategy. • 10+ years of experience in related hands-on experience with Lidar, Radar and Camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics. • 5+ years in a leadership role • Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field. • Proven experience in leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems. • Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras). • Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development. • Experience in developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships. • Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others. • Passionate about self-driving technologies, tackling complex problems, and creating innovative solutions. • Technical experience in developing self-driving vehicles.