waabi - Lead Product Manager, Autonomy

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Product Management role, with a proven track record in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or complex AI/ML systems. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve dependencies, inform strategic decisions, and evaluate tradeoffs between performance and safety. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with significant experience drafting written strategy documents and slides to communicate complex autonomy concepts to diverse stakeholders. • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience driving results and cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, high-growth environments. • Exhibits exceptional empathy, fostering a deep understanding of the needs of internal engineering teams, safety drivers, and commercial partners. • Adaptable and versatile, proficient at navigating the shift from R&D-heavy environments to product-driven commercial execution. • Able to maintain progress towards long-term architectural goals while solving immediate operational hurdles. • Passion for autonomous systems, safety-critical software, and building the "brain" of the vehicle that will redefine the future of freight. • Deep understanding of the autonomy stack (e.g. Perception, Prediction, Motion Planning, Localization) and the nuances of autonomous driving operations. • Experience defining operational boundaries and safety validation milestones to drive the successful deployment of autonomous features in complex environments. • Technical experience in autonomous vehicle development or a background in Computer Science/Robotics. • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment tailored for deep-tech research. • We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of the core autonomy stack that powers the Waabi Driver. This role is central to the success of the business and requires a leader who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world commercial requirements. You will provide focused ownership and coordination across teams, ensuring that autonomy efforts are aligned with both technical milestones and driverless launch objectives. You will bring the strategic depth and execution rigor needed to manage complexity at this scale, turning advanced autonomy capabilities into a reliable, commercial product. • The US yearly salary range for this role is: $165,000 - $260,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi (US) 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 locations.  Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.