What it is, where the jobs are, what it hires for and pays, and the open jobs today.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Waabi Innovations Inc., doing business as Waabi, is an artificial intelligence company developing self-driving technology. It is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company was founded and is led by Raquel Urtasun, a University of Toronto professor and formerly chief scientist and head of research and development at Uber's Advanced Technologies Group.
Waabi is hiring in 4 states and 4 cities. These are the places with the most openings, which tell you where its work really happens.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Note ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 20 | 31% | |
| Dallas | Texas | 15 | 23% | |
| Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | 13 | 20% | |
| Phoenix | Arizona | 2 | 3% |
The mix of roles shows what Waabi needs right now. Pay is the median of the ranges the employer itself published in its ads (only roles with at least two published ranges).
| Role family ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Typical posted range (median low – median high, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Software engineer / Developer | 10 | not published |
| DevOps / Cloud / SRE | 9 | not published |
| Data scientist / Machine learning | 6 | not published |
| Project / Program manager | 4 | not published |
| Operations / Supply chain / Logistics | 4 | not published |
| Mechanical / Manufacturing engineer | 4 | not published |
| Electrical / Hardware engineer | 4 | not published |
| Technician / Trades / Driver | 3 | not published |
| Administrative / Assistant | 3 | not published |
| Other roles | 3 | not published |
| Marketing | 2 | not published |
| Financial analyst / Banking / Investments | 2 | not published |
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Senior / Staff Software Engineer | 4 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 |
| Lead Product Manager | 2 |
| Director | 2 |
| Hardware-in-the-Loop | 2 |
| Shift Supervisor | 2 |
| Dispatcher | 2 |
| Fleet Specialist | 2 |
| Vehicle Operator | 2 |
| Autonomous Semi Technician | 2 |
| V&V Engineer | 2 |
| Technical Lead Manager | 1 |
| Senior / Staff Safety & Systems Technical Program Manager | 1 |
| Creative Director | 1 |
| Growth and Demand Marketing Manager | 1 |
None of the 65 open listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
Most listings do not state a seniority level.
15 of 65 listings (23%) mention a remote or flexible location.
We counted how often Waabi's own 65 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 40 of 65 ads (62%) state a number of years. The median is 5 years; 60% ask for 5 or more and 10% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 35% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 18 | 28% |
| PhD or doctorate | 12 | 18% |
| Master's degree | 9 | 14% |
| High school diploma or GED | 4 | 6% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 62 | 95% |
| Background check or drug test | 2 | 3% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 1 | 2% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 63 | 97% |
| Travel mentioned | 12 | 18% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 12 | 18% |
| Heavy lifting | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 25 | 38% |
| c++ | 14 | 22% |
| linux | 12 | 18% |
| jira | 10 | 15% |
| machine learning | 9 | 14% |
| cdl | 4 | 6% |
| aws | 3 | 5% |
| solidworks | 3 | 5% |
| cad | 3 | 5% |
| sql | 2 | 3% |
| matlab | 2 | 3% |
| kubernetes | 2 | 3% |
| excel | 1 | 2% |
| docker | 1 | 2% |
| azure | 1 | 2% |
What the hiring process, culture, schedules and benefits are like is not in our sources, so we do not describe it. Read the job ads and the employer's own site.
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65 open jobs today, 2 posted in the last 7 days (updated several times a day).
Mostly in San Francisco, CA (20), Dallas, TX (15), Pittsburgh, PA (13).