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[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - New AI Initiatives

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Torc Robotics is a leader in autonomous driving technology, focusing on developing software for automated trucks. As a Senior Software Engineer on the New AI Initiatives team, you will tackle complex technical challenges and collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and develop scalable software solutions for next-generation AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for software development, including but not limited to, algorithm development, software design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing and deployed software maintenance while following quality, build, deploy and test processes, safety and process requirements and guidelines. Includes both Autonomous and Perception Engineers
  • Responsible for executing full software development lifecycle activities using primarily C++ skills in Linux development environment using Lean-Agile methodologies
  • Responsible to complete software assignments including but not limited to software design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing and deployed software maintenance while following quality, build, deploy and test processes, safety and process requirements and guidelines
  • Assist in root cause analysis of issues found in testing and process automation steps
  • Support team in identifying daily assignments and reporting progress at daily stand ups
  • Support software and system level test plans and verification strategies to support ongoing feature development and bug fixes
  • Designing and implementing systems responsible for data acquisition and analysis from remote vehicles in the field
  • Responsible for ensuring software updates do not regress the software performance by utilizing simulation software and scenarios
  • Passion for autonomy technology product area
  • Communicate well in a team environment being able to clearly articulate progress, design expectations and support needed to help the team accomplish goals
  • Expected to drive alignment across team’s interfaces to the rest of the organization. Designs, maintains and owns team’s technical solutions and drives consensus. Mentors and guides engineers within the group

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 6+ years of experience
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 3+ years of experience
  • Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 1+ years of experience
  • Responsible for software development, including but not limited to, algorithm development, software design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing and deployed software maintenance while following quality, build, deploy and test processes, safety and process requirements and guidelines
  • Responsible for executing full software development lifecycle activities using primarily C++ skills in Linux development environment using Lean-Agile methodologies
  • Assist in root cause analysis of issues found in testing and process automation steps
  • Support team in identifying daily assignments and reporting progress at daily stand ups
  • Support software and system level test plans and verification strategies to support ongoing feature development and bug fixes
  • Designing and implementing systems responsible for data acquisition and analysis from remote vehicles in the field
  • Responsible for ensuring software updates do not regress the software performance by utilizing simulation software and scenarios
  • Passion for autonomy technology product area
  • Communicate well in a team environment being able to clearly articulate progress, design expectations and support needed to help the team accomplish goals
  • Expected to drive alignment across team's interfaces to the rest of the organization
  • Designs, maintains and owns team's technical solutions and drives consensus
  • Mentors and guides engineers within the group

Benefits

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Torc provides L4 end-to-end self-driving software for mobility, trucking, mining, and defense markets through strategic partnerships It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://torc.ai.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Torc Robotics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 99 in 2025, 41 in 2024, 33 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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