Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to “drive” safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology, logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
Application Instructions:
- To be considered for an internship/co-op, please add your most up to date academic transcripts alongside your resume for further review.
- The Summer Internship is expected to start May/June 2026 and continue on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) on-site to August/September 2026 with the potential to extend to the end December 2026.
- This role requires a successful candidate to be on-site at our Pittsburgh office.
You will...
- Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Engineers and Research Scientists using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.
- Assist in the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components.
- Conduct research and gather data to support engineering projects.
- Create and modify engineering drawings using CAD software.
- Participate in testing and validation of prototypes.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues.
- Document findings and prepare engineering reviews.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields.
- Proficient with Solidworks.
- Basic understanding of fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience with various designs for manufacturing like sheet metal, injection molding, stamping, etc. is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
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The US yearly hourly range for this role is: $35 - $44 USD/hr in addition to competitive perks. Waabi (US) Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The hourly base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Perks/Benefits:
Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
