Principal Systems Engineer - Compute Platform Integration
About The Position
Torc is developing software for automated trucks and is part of the Daimler family. The Compute Platform division designs and delivers a cost-effective, scalable, automotive-grade Autonomous Driving Kit (AD Kit), including compute hardware, sensors, operating systems, middleware, and software. The platform is intended to integrate first into an OEM-launched AD Kit for a Class 8 truck and then roll out across OEMs. The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical leadership across compute and electrical integration, including hardware abstraction, middleware, safety and security boundaries, and system validation. The role defines system-level technical direction and supports robust integration and production readiness across vehicle platforms, OEM configurations, and future product evolutions. It connects software, hardware, validation, and safety teams to ensure the AD Kit is production-quality, testable, and maintainable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Robotics, or Systems Engineering; a PhD is a plus.
- 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, software/hardware integration, or platform-level product development.
- Deep expertise in compute platform integration, embedded systems, electrical/software boundary design, and system-level validation.
- Hands-on experience with real-time Linux, virtualization, automotive networking (CAN, Ethernet, TSN), and power distribution.
- Strong working knowledge of system safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics (UDS/DIDs), and OTA infrastructure.
- Experience with tools and processes for integration maturity tracking, root cause analysis, and field issue triage.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, GitHub-based workflows, and release engineering.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and align technical priorities with long-term product vision.
- Proven ability to work across software, hardware, and vehicle teams in a fast-paced product organization.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience delivering scalable autonomy platforms or compute hardware into production vehicles.
- Experience working with global OEMs and managing technical interactions across organizational boundaries.
- Experience with system simulation, HIL/SIL validation, and multi-modal integration strategies.
- Ability to debug platform-level hardware/software issues and drive resolution across domain boundaries.
- Demonstrated track record of leading by influence, fostering technical excellence, and building a strong engineering culture.
- PhD in Electrical, Computer, Robotics, or Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive system-level architecture, electrical/software interface alignment, and cross-domain integration strategy.
- Serve as the technical authority for complex system-level design decisions involving compute, networking, power, sensors, and software abstraction.
- Lead the definition and implementation of integration maturity milestones and release-readiness criteria.
- Collaborate with platform, diagnostics, validation, and functional safety teams to ensure holistic system behavior.
- Influence system decomposition strategies, network architecture decisions, and bring-up validation plans.
- Guide design reviews, debug sessions, and integration planning with internal and OEM-facing teams.
- Identify platform risks early and lead resolution efforts with a focus on root cause and long-term scalability.
- Participate in product planning and technical roadmapping across the Compute Foundation division.
- Drive adoption of best practices for configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification strategies.
- Mentor senior and staff engineers across the division and contribute to a high-performance technical culture.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
- Flexible schedule and generous paid vacation, available immediately after the start date.
- AD+D and life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
