Senior Director, Engineering - Product Safety & Release at Torc Robotics in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

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.



About the Team:

The Product Safety and Release team is responsible for defining product safety goals, enhancing intrinsic and extrinsic measurability of our autonomous product and constructing our release case for the driver out delivery. The team works closely together with product management, regulatory, legal, fleet operations and Technology. The Product Safety and Release division is accountable for the safety roadmap, release case progression and evangelization of the safety culture at Torc. They support and coach their teams to drive state of art development and provide leadership with objective data to make go/no-go decisions.


What You'll Do:

As the Senior Director - Product Safety & Release, you will develop, grow and coach the Product Safety and Release organization. You will drive the safety strategy at Torc and integrate safety into the Product Roadmap, to achieve short and long-term business goals. You make sure that the development is in line with our release argumentation. This person will also be a part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that focuses on strategic goals and initiatives. As part of the SLT, there will be travel required to a regular quarterly SLT offsite. Lastly, the role will chair a cross functional leadership team to evaluate and make decisions on reasonable risk.


What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 10 + years of progressive professional experience in developing and production release of safety critical complex systems and components.
• 6+ years software development experience; track record in managing all phases of software development.
• 6+ years leading high performance engineering teams and steering via metrics.
• Experience with Functional Safety, Safety of Intended Function and Product Security
• Experience with metric design and data driven development
• Experience with safety case construction and management
• Experience with software centric systems/IDEs and software development lifecycles.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and grow a diverse dynamic engineering team through both formal processes and hands-on management.
• Experienced communicator with the ability to influence and motivate others to implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement while working with people at all levels
• Entrepreneurial drive with a demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a fast-paced innovative environment and to deliver products through excellent team management and project management abilities.

Bonus Points!

• Experience with machine learning, middleware and Linux based systems
• Adept in intercultural competences and experienced with an international work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust and strong working relationships, effectively create and proofread documents and reports, and communicate to a diverse workforce.
• Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that don't comply with protocol
• Critical/logical thinking to identify problems and provide solutions to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Strong business insight and judgment, team orientation and collaborative style
• Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate resources, prioritize effectively, and maintain competing demands simultaneously with frequent interruptions and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to ethically handle sensitive and confidential information with impartiality and professionalism

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


$262,100-$314,500 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. Apply Now