Manager, Engineering - Autonomy Systems & 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.



Meet The Team:


As the Software Systems Engineer Manager on our cutting-edge Autonomy Systems and Release (ASR) team, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a world-class safety-focused software systems team. Your mission will be to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our Autonomy Apps by driving safety leadership, fostering collaboration, and delivering robust architectures aligned with regulatory, functional, and product requirements.


What You'll Do:

• Build and Lead: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of software systems engineers focused on safety leadership and compliance.
• Systems and Safety Leadership: Conduct risk assessments, pioneer safe machine learning practices, and integrate software systems into safety frameworks
• Develop and Deliver: Define software architectures, manage deployment budgets, and align technology roadmaps with product goals and industry standards
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product teams, perception and vehicle intent engineers, and regulatory organizations to ensure seamless workflows and compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Spearhead strategies that bridge safety, systems engineering, and cross-team technical strategies, including Minimum Risk Maneuvers (MRM), health monitoring, and mission control frameworks

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software systems engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role
• Extensive experience in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, architecture design, and deployment budget management
• Background in software development
• Proficiency in software safety standards, including ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and/or other functional safety frameworks.
• Expertise in conducting safety risk assessments and integrating safe machine learning practices
• Strong understanding of robotics or autonomous system design and operation
• Experience developing and maintaining technology roadmaps aligned with product goals

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


$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. Apply Now