Fleet Readiness Lead

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

You will…
- Lead and mentor a team of Fleet Maintenance Technicians and Vehicle Reliability Engineers.
- Develop training programs to upskill technicians and engineers on best practices in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance.
- Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning within the team.
- Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, and repair activities for the autonomous truck fleet.
- Ensure diagnostic processes are effective and that root cause analyses are conducted to resolve recurring vehicle issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement temporary fixes and long-term design improvements.
- Support in-depth issue investigations related to software, and hardware for both the base vehicle and autonomy system
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex fleet-wide issues and drive resolution strategies.
- Standardize technical reporting and documentation for vehicle issues, repairs, and performance tracking.
- Establish and refine preventative maintenance programs to maximize vehicle uptime and safety.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and safety teams to enhance fleet reliability.
- Communicate key performance metrics, challenges, and fleet status updates to leadership.

Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, reliability engineering, or related fields (autonomous vehicles, heavy-duty trucking, robotics, aerospace)
- Strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional technical teams.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting vehicle systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software-related components.
- Familiarity with Linux-based diagnostics, CAN systems, and vehicle telemetry data analysis
- Experience working with autonomous vehicle systems, sensors, cameras, and onboard computing is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into strategic actions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to new challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Technical certifications (ASE, OEM training programs, or equivalent) are a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Perks/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
- 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.