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:
TORC is looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to develop and drive technical solutions for software integration, vehicle testing and software release activities. This is a great opportunity that will play a pivotal role in the success of the organization, and comes with high visibility, responsibility and technical impact. This person should be a self-starter, who is curious, creative, and solution oriented. A strong technical foundation in integrating software at scale on production systems is essential. This individual will need to collaborate with individual contributors and teams of various backgrounds, across all levels of the organization to solve problems in the software integration department and the overall technical product.
- Work collaboratively in Torc’s Principal Community and engineering leaders to mature a technical vision across the engineering division and drive technical direction into engineering departments
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable and maintainable software solutions for the Software Integration department and the broader engineering division
- Set the technical direction and architectural guardrails for the division
- Set the standards of technical excellence and rigor within the Release division, in alignment with overall technology goals
- Work with engineering leaders to drive standards of excellence into meaningful processes and practices of engineering
- Integrate diverse hardware and software components into a cohesive system, including managing interfaces, data flows, and synchronization between different subsystems.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams and ensuring adherence to appropriate engineering rigor
- Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality solutions that adhere to established standards and practices
- Provide mentorship and guidance to next-level engineers, and below, assisting in their technical growth and fostering a culture and learning and development within the department
- Troubleshoot and debug the most critical issues related to software integration, determining the root causes, implementing appropriate solutions, and setting up safeguards against reoccurrences
- Be able to analyze, and mentor others to analyze, software and system performance to implement necessary optimizations to enhance speed, efficiency, and scalability
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices for potential integration with existing solutions
- Participate in project planning and collaborate with technical product managers on the priorities and customer expectations of the proposed software solutions
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering,
- Deep technical expertise in software integration at scale, including building, testing, and deploying complex distributed systems.
- Proven ability to set architectural direction, define engineering standards, and influence technical strategy across multiple teams or departments.
- Strong experience integrating hardware and software components in production environments with real-time data flows and safety-critical requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or Go, along with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale technical initiatives, cross-functional projects, and process improvements.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical vision into actionable plans across engineering and non-engineering teams.
- Prior experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence, growth, and innovation.
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with a passion for problem-solving, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities while maintaining a high bar for engineering rigor.
Bonus Points:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a technical field.
- Prior experience in autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical domains.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure automation.
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) or similar compliance standards.
- Experience operating in a Principal Community or Architecture Review Board setting.
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 Range
$226,400—$271,700 USD
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.
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What We Do
Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, we have 17 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing self-driving trucks.
Why Work With Us
Every Torc’r is unique. The traits that define and motivate us to save lives are what unite us. At Torc, we recognize that technical prowess is only part of the equation. Our team includes people with a consistent drive to accomplish great things. We look for those who don’t let ego get in the way of teamwork.
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