Senior Software Engineer - New AI Initiatives

About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

As a Senior Software Engineer on the New AI Initiatives team, you will tackle complex and ambiguous technical challenges, designing and developing scalable software solutions that power next-generation AI capabilities. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and system design to implementation, testing, and deployment, collaborating closely with machine learning engineers, researchers, and cross-functional partners. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving difficult problems, building robust production systems, and driving technical innovation in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for software development, including but not limited to, algorithm development, software design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing and deployed software maintenance while following quality, build, deploy and test processes, safety and process requirements and guidelines. Includes both Autonomous and Perception Engineers.

• Responsible for executing full software development lifecycle activities using primarily C++ skills in Linux development environment using Lean-Agile methodologies.

• Responsible to complete software assignments including but not limited to software design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing and deployed software maintenance while following quality, build, deploy and test processes, safety and process requirements and guidelines.

• Assist in root cause analysis of issues found in testing and process automation steps.

• Support team in identifying daily assignments and reporting progress at daily stand ups.

• Support software and system level test plans and verification strategies to support ongoing feature development and bug fixes.

• Designing and implementing systems responsible for data acquisition and analysis from remote vehicles in the field.

• Responsible for ensuring software updates do not regress the software performance by utilizing simulation software and scenarios.

• Passion for autonomy technology product area

• Communicate well in a team environment being able to clearly articulate progress, design expectations and support needed to help the team accomplish goals.

• Expected to drive alignment across team’s interfaces to the rest of the organization. Designs, maintains and owns team’s technical solutions and drives consensus. Mentors and guides engineers within the group.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 6+ years of experience or;
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 3+ years of experience or;
• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 1+ years of experience.

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees

• 401K plan with a 6% employer match

• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)

• AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Job ID: 102742