Senior Software Engineer - SDT Base Apps

Torc Robotics • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

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
The Self-Driving Truck (SDT) Base Apps at Torc is responsible for developing telemetry and video streaming solutions that enable remote assistance and mission control. As a member of this team, you’ll work on next-generation automotive solutions that interface with electronic control units (ECUs), enabling visibility of the status and health of the truck via the cloud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5–7+ years of experience (or a Master’s Degree with 3–5+ years of experience).
• Proven expertise in C++ for algorithm development, system design, and high-performance tooling.
• Experience developing embedded software in the automotive industry.
• Strong debugging and validation skills in an automotive environment.
• Understanding of automotive cybersecurity.

Nice To Haves

• ROS2 development experience
• Video streaming / H.264 experience
• Experience with cloud interfacing
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools (e.g., Bazel).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and development of ASIL-compliant systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level