Autonomous Vehicle Reliability Engineer

ProducePay; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Health and wellness benefits

Paid parental and family leave

Generous PTO

401(k) or RRSP options

HSAs

Team events and meals

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Waabi is seeking a diagnostic engineer to identify and diagnose issues during vehicle testing and on-road operations. You will address hardware and software failures, implement temporary fixes, and ensure safety while permanent solutions are developed.

With deep knowledge of electronics, Linux, networking, and CAN bus diagnostics, you will log issues, produce detailed reports, and collaborate across software, hardware, and operations teams for root cause analyses and system improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting complex vehicle systems.
• Proficient with Linux-based systems and command-line diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
• Experienced in CAN bus diagnostics and automotive diagnostic tools.
• Strong data analysis capabilities with spreadsheets or scripting languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose issues during vehicle testing and on-road operations.
• Address hardware/software failures and anomalies with technical depth.
• Implement temporary fixes while pursuing permanent solutions with safety in mind.
• Rigorously log, track, and document vehicle issues using diagnostic systems.
• Provide detailed reports with reproduction steps and data.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and operations teams for root cause analyses.
• Translate data into actionable insights for system improvements.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance reliability.
• Participate in pre-test and post-test evaluations to ensure test readiness.
• Serve as the technical point of contact during vehicle testing.
• Seek opportunities to streamline troubleshooting and automate diagnostics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Linux proficiency

Networking fundamentals

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN bus diagnostics

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

Waabi is seeking a diagnostic engineer to identify and diagnose issues during vehicle testing and on-road operations. You will address hardware and software failures, implement temporary fixes, and ensure safety while permanent solutions are developed.

With deep knowledge of electronics, Linux, networking, and CAN bus diagnostics, you will log issues, produce detailed reports, and collaborate across software, hardware, and operations teams for root cause analyses and system improvements.