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.
Meet the Team:
The Compute Foundation MCU Applications team is responsible for developing all software that runs on the safety microcontroller in Torc’s autonomous trucks. These applications are critical for monitoring and aggregating hardware and software faults and relaying key information to the virtual driver. We also develop software interfaces between the Torc autonomous driver and the base vehicle. Our work ensures software commonality, architecture consistency, and system reliability in safety-critical environments.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in software engineering principles, with deep expertise in C++, algorithm development, and architectural design. You’ll develop high-performance C++ applications that run on real-time embedded systems—powering critical features like system monitoring and fault handling. This team is also responsible for building the communication layer between the Torc Autonomous Driver and the base vehicle platform. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring junior developers, and driving engineering excellence. From requirements derivation and software architecture to coding, testing, and deployment automation—you’ll own the full development lifecycle in a collaborative, Agile Linux environment. Your impact will extend beyond code, helping to define scalable frameworks and uphold best practices across the team.
- Write C++ applications for real-time embedded systems used in system monitoring and fault handling.
- Develop software that bridges the Torc autonomous driving system with the underlying base vehicle.
- Lead architecture and design efforts for embedded applications from concept to deployment.
- Execute the full software development lifecycle including requirements derivation, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and automation.
- Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers on software development best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally in an Agile Linux development environment.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or a related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience in embedded systems or related domains.
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles and object-oriented programming.
- Proficiency in C++ with experience building components from scratch.
- Experience working with embedded real-time systems and microcontroller development in C++.
- Proven ability to mentor and support the growth of junior developers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good spatial reasoning.
Bonus Points:
- Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or PhD with 5+ years.
- Experience with Infineon Aurix microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with AUTOSAR architecture and standards.
- Prior work in robotics, autonomy, or other safety-critical systems.
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:
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- 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
$160,800—$193,000 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.
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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