Software Engineer, Autonomy

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.

Based out of our U.S. headquarters in Blacksburg, Virginia; however, this is a telecommuting/work-from-home position whereby the employee may reside anywhere within the U.S.

What you’ll do: 

Responsible for various software development and engineering activities supporting the delivery of autonomy algorithm software to the overall system solution within our autonomy software algorithms components. Perform software development activities such as software architecture, design, coding, unit testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance within their assigned autonomy algorithms software component. Develop, implement and test autonomy algorithms with the areas of behaviors processing, path planning, active sensing, information fusion, localization, motion estimation, sensors software development, machine learning or vision processing. Build software solutions to improve how our vehicles behave in various driving situations based on the perception of the world around our autonomous vehicle. Software areas include enhancing motion control and path planning algorithms, develop high-level decision-making software to manage the goals and regulations of autonomous driving, identify benchmark and test performance of algorithms on TORC’s automated vehicles, and add new capabilities to meet our operational goals.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• Master’s degree in computer engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field.
• Alternately, will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field, plus five years of experience in a related position. Must have experience in: 1) Autonomy robotic algorithm software architecting and design; 2) Code and unit tests of autonomy algorithms for application within embedded application; 3) C++ software development and unit testing in a Linux environment; 4) ROS (Robot Operating Systems); and 5) Linux development tool chains.
• Requires domestic travel up to 10% of the time.

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) 
• Company-wide holiday office closures  
• AD+D and Life Insurance 

Hiring Range for Job Opening 

US Pay

$158,794.00 USD

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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. We’re always looking for those that are hungry, humble, and people smart and your unique experience may be a great fit for this role or others.