Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Observability / SRE)
WaabiPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • Dallas, Texas, United States • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted February 12, 2026
148000 - 249000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Waabi, founded by AI pioneer Raquel Urtasun, is an innovative self-driving technology company dedicated to commercializing safe autonomous vehicles. With a world-class team and cutting-edge AI solutions, Waabi aims to revolutionize the automotive industry. Backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures and Uber, the company is at the forefront of bringing self-driving technology closer to reality.
Job Description
Waabi, a leader in Physical AI, is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of its monitoring and observability stack. The role requires expertise in Linux internals, perf tooling, and experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and distributed systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years software engineering or systems/performance engineering experience
- Proficient in at least one of: Python, Rust, C/C++; strong CS fundamentals and system design skills
- Hands-on with Linux internals (CPU scheduling, memory, I/O, networking) and perf tooling (perf, eBPF, flamegraphs, tracing frameworks)
- Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and distributed systems; comfort building production services and pipelines
- Proven track record of clear communication, writing design docs, and leading cross-functional efforts
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
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events