Software Engineer II, Mission Interface

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  Mission Interface  Software  Engineer plays a key role in delivering  Vehicle Intent  software  into the automated driving system at Torc .    This role focuses on developing high-quality, production-ready software that enables  our Mission Control and  Remote Assistance teams to interact with  the  self - driving  truck ’s   software stack  capabilities.     I n this position , you  are expected to  demonstrate  technical leadership, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and drive cross-team initiatives across software, systems, and product domains.    The software developed in this role directly enables  communication  with  and  command over  our  vehicles to sense their surroundings, respond intelligently  when necessary , and help keep  the system operating  saf e ly   —   advancing  Torc ’s mission to  commercialize self-driving trucks for safe, sustained, long-haul innovation in the freight industry .   What You’ll Do   Design, implement, and optimize software that creates the interface between Autonomy and the Mission Control, Remote Assistance, Route Advisor, and On Truck Management systems to allow for mission management from planning, initiating, and updating missions to tracking progress and monitoring performance through telemetry   Lead the development of real-time C++ software components that that enable vehicle guidance and status monitoring of the self-driving truck   Translate system-level requirements into robust, scalable software architectures and algorithms through corresponding component level requirements and verification artifacts   Contribute to simulation and testing frameworks for validation of algorithms under diverse operational design domains (ODDs)   Collaborate with cross-functional teams (back office, perception, controls, safety) to ensure end-to-end system integration   Mentor and guide peers through technical reviews, best practices, and hands-on collaboration   Stay current with research in global route planning and analytical planning methods.  Contribute to integration of machine learning techniques where appropriate (e.g., route-rerouting, learned cost models, behavior prediction, reinforcement learning for tactical decision making).   Drive continuous improvement in software quality, safety, performance, and development processes   Support safety-critical development practices aligned with automotive standards and production release requirements   Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.   What You’ll Need to Succeed   Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science , Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus  demonstrates  competences and technical  proficiencies  typically  acquired  through 4+ years of experience or;   Master’s Degree in Computer Science , Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus  demonstrates  competences and technical  proficiencies  typically  acquired through 0-3+ years of experience.   Strong C++ programming skills (C++14/17 or later) with experience in real-time, safety-critical, or high-performance applications   Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and kinematic models (e.g., bicycle model, Ackermann steering, dynamic feasibility)   Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with an emphasis on software engineering best practices   5+ years experience with the architecting, design, and implementation of embedded software solutions leveraging these aspects:   Producing scalable code in C++   Optimizing code for speed, memory usage, etc.   Validating the solutions by means of unit and/or systems level testing   Creating technical documentation to communicate solutions   Bonus Points Familiarity with fundamental AV/ADAS components and concepts.   Experience with observability and visualization platforms (e.g., Datadog, Tableau, Foxglove) for telemetry monitoring, system performance analysis, or sensor/log data visualization   2–5 years of professional Python development experience doing solid, hands-on Python development, including writing production-quality code, code reviews, and working within a larger codebase   Experience with robotic/autonomous frameworks (ROS/ROS2, Autoware, Apollo, etc.) and communication protocols like CAN and Ethernet   Understanding of safety and software engineering standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASPICE, CMMI) and validation methodologies   Can execute testing on various test platforms:  software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and vehicle testing   Research/industry experience in robotics or autonomy.   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)   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.   Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets.  Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Job ID: 102775 Hiring Range for Job Opening  US Pay Range $139,000 — $166,800 USD

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