Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of the core autonomy stack that powers the Waabi Driver, ensuring alignment with technical milestones and driverless launch objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define, develop and execute the Autonomy roadmap, aligning core driving capabilities with the company’s driverless and commercial milestones across both the trucking and robotaxi verticals
- Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for autonomy features by translating complex use cases into actionable requirements and establishing performance benchmarks for deploying core driving behaviors in the real world
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Design, Research, Simulation, Systems Engineering, Safety, and Commercial teams to define product requirements, manage technical trade-offs, and develop frameworks that make autonomy performance measurable and transparent
- Analyze performance data and feedback from simulation, track, and road testing to develop a comprehensive understanding of system readiness metrics and systematically prioritize issue resolution
- Be a team player who prioritizes trust, transparency, and honesty, leading by example in a high-stakes, safety-critical environment
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as ODD coverage, system readiness, and route viability to make data-driven decisions that accelerate commercialization
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- 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 & virtually.
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