Senior / Staff ML Onboard Optimization Engineer (Québec …, Quebec City

Responsibilities Collaborate closely with autonomy and algorithm engineers to scale protected self-driving systems using an AI‑first approach. Build standardized distributed training frameworks for research and production, driving our training towards current levels of stability and efficiency. Comprehensively profile model runtime and memory to pinpoint performance bottlenecks. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that can be adopted into Waabi’s training and inference frameworks, including but not limited to efficient CUDA kernels for training, quantization, model exporting and compilation for inference, etc. Qualifications MS/PhD or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study. Solid coding proficiency in a variety of coding languages including Python, C++ or Rust. Experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch. Experience across different stages of the development pipeline: data processing, distributed training and model deployment. Skilled in profiling CPU and GPU code using tools such as PyTorch Profiler and NVIDIA Nsight. Open‑minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others. Passionate about self‑driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions. Bonus / Nice to Have Experience in model compilation and exporting, interaction with lower‑level concepts like TensorRT. Experience in identifying when custom CUDA kernels are needed, and implementing them. Experience with Bazel build systems, and integrating third‑party packages into dev environments. Perks and Benefits US yearly salary range: $141,000 - $249,000 in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Competitive compensation and equity awards. Health and wellness benefits encompassing medical, dental and vision coverage. Unlimited vacation. Flexible hours and work‑from‑home support. Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office). Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on‑site, off‑site and virtually. World‑class facility that includes a gym, games room (ping‑pong table, video game consoles, board games, etc.), multiple collaborative working spaces and a gorgeous patio (when in office). As we grow, this list continues to evolve! Equal Opportunity Employment Waabi is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment for all employees. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2plqkg