Principal Software Integration Engineer 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.



What you'll do:

TORC is looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to develop and drive the technical solution for the compute platform, sensors and actuators of the autonomous solution for their vehicle platforms. 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 with hardware 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 Compute Foundation department, in alignment with the engineering division.
• Work with engineering leaders to drive standards of excellence into meaningful processes and practices of engineering
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams in the department promoting best practices, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and architectural principles
• 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 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 Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software or Robotics Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering or related field with preference for robotic or software/hardware integration projects.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, C++ preferred.
• Strong experience with Real-time Systems, Linux, Networking and Virtualization.
• Working knowledge with software Verification & Validation.
• Strong technical communication skills, written and verbal, that scale to a diverse workforce
• Strong ability to align technical objectives to business values and articulate the associated business value of technical work.
• Ability to collaborate with teams both in person and virtually.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving software/hardware infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex software and control system issues.
• Experience in source control applications and agile workflows such as GITHUB and JIRA.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, prioritize effectively, and maintain competing demands simultaneously with frequent interruptions and in a fast-paced environment.
• Position requires transportation. Willing to travel up to 25% to US or EU locations. Ability to obtain a passport and appropriate documents are required.

Bonus Points!

• Master's degree preferred.
• History of working across large teams and engineering organizations in a technical capacity is preferred.
• Experience in writing safety certified code is preferred.
• Working understanding of vehicle dynamics and control theory is preferred.
• Experience in automotive or autonomous vehicle development is preferred.

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
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• Company pension plan
• An international work environment
• Flexibility in schedule with remote working options
• Company-wide winter vacation office closure
• Regular team events and other fun activities

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. Apply Now