Advance simulation agents at Waabi in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, or Pittsburgh using imitation learning and reinforcement learning.

As a Research Scientist on the Behaviors team, you will develop models and algorithms for Waabi World. You will define realistic scenarios, generate training signals, and support the scientific safety case for autonomous transportation. The work spans simulation agents, generative models, planning, search, and foundation models.

Key Responsibilities

Own research agendas for realistic, controllable simulation agents

Advance imitation and reinforcement learning methods

Collaborate with simulation, autonomy, and safety teams

Mentor junior scientists and interns





Publish research at top-tier machine learning or robotics conferences

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or related field

Robust imitation learning or reinforcement learning background

Publications in top-tier machine learning or robotics venues

Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

Experience with self-driving or traffic simulation is a bonus

Bring research leadership, modern machine learning frameworks, and simulation expertise to Waabi’s autonomous transportation systems.

📌 Research Scientist Simulation Agents (Winnipeg)
🏢 Roboticsconnected
📍 Winnipeg