Platform Systems Engineer – Sensing, Perception, Maps and Localization

Job overview

The Platform Systems Engineer – Sensing, Perception, Maps and Localization role is onsite in San Francisco, CA, with a stated U.S. salary range of $147,932–$291,612 per year. Waabi develops Physical AI technology for autonomous trucks and robotaxis; this role supports the Platform team. The engineer leads systems engineering across sensing, perception, mapping, and localization, connecting hardware, software, AI, and safety teams. The work defines and validates system requirements, improves sensor simulation, and contributes to safety-case traceability from goals through verification and validation.

What you'll do

• Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for sensing, perception, maps, and localization
• develop autonomous vehicle requirements for sensing, perception, sensor fusion, mapping, and pose estimation
• define system contracts covering sensor performance, calibration, data quality, and degradation strategies
• coordinate cross-functional integration
• use physical and simulated data to validate requirements
• improve sensor simulation and synthetic data generation
• contribute to the system safety case and requirements traceability
• mentor engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

platform systems engineer

autonomous vehicles

sensing

perception

maps and localization

sensor fusion

systems engineering

san francisco ca

waabi

full-time

$147,932–$291,612/year

python

c++

equity awards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity awards, medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees, unlimited vacation, flexible hours, work-from-home support, office drinks and snacks, catered meals, and team-building activities.

Why this role

The posting lists discretionary equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

About the employer

Waabi is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.