Staff Software Engineer Autonomy Simulation

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.

What you’ll do: 

You will support the testing of our autonomous trucks in a virtual testing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our software, systems, and release teams in the execution of virtual testing of Torc’s software components and integrated autonomous driving systems. You will also provide support to Torc’s development and integration teams and be instrumental in growing the robustness and safety of our self-driving technology. 

• Develop, design, test, implement, document and modify simulation technologies and methods as well as identify, debug and resolve technical problems in the simulation environment. 
• Identify and apply appropriate virtual testing technologies and methodologies for a given component or system-level testing effort. 
• Log data replay software components and the software components under test. 
• Identify and document use cases and implement prototypes for each use case and assist with the transition and training of these cases to software teams. 
• Identify testing gaps and derive requirements for new or improved test tools, simulation environments and test frameworks. 

What you’ll need to Succeed: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or engineering equivalent.
• 7+ years of software development experience 
• 2+ years of software systems integration and testing experience
• Full life cycle software development including unit and software integration testing and configuration management. 
• Programming experience in C++ and using Python for data analysis
• Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development Methodology and test framework architectures
• Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and testing methodologies 
• Proficiency with programming under Linux and Linux command line functions
• Working knowledge of basic probability and linear algebra
• Ability to lead virtual testing events within specific areas of system, tracing and troubleshooting the entire software stack 
• Ability to mentor lower-level engineers 
• Experience reporting out to product and quality management on testing progress. 

Bonus Points! 

• ROS (Robot Operating System)  
• Vehicle kinematics and dynamics  
• Kanban, Scrum or Scaled Agile development 
• Experience developing sensor models, traffic vehicle models, and vehicle dynamics models in a simulation environment (i.e., game engine or other similar simulation environment) 
• Software and system troubleshooting and problem-solving with specific focus on system-level analysis, fault isolation and identification 
• Automotive or similar test and validation  

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 

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.