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Staff, Software Engineer - Simulation

Remote - US, Ann Arbor, MI, Blacksburg, VA

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

Our simulation team is the critical technical bridge between verification, model delivery, and autonomy consumers, building the foundation for AV 3.0 driver-out development and certification. We develop and integrate robust, scalable cloud-based simulation tools and infrastructure that support massive-scale, parallel execution for V&V and high-throughput RL training. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll set technical direction for how the team approaches simulation-based V&V and RL training infrastructure, and act as a senior technical voice across verification, model delivery, and the teams that consume our simulation tools.

What You'll Do

  • Define, build, and support testing of our autonomous trucks in a virtual testing environment, using a combination of data replay from real-world test data and simulation of real-world test and driving scenarios.
  • Own technical direction and key architecture decisions for our simulation-based test environments and infrastructure, driving consensus across the simulation team and the teams it supports.
  • Serve as the team's subject matter expert in the use of simulation, generating test scenarios, providing feedback on simulation tool features, and supporting other teams in adopting and using our simulation tools effectively.
  • Support testing of virtual driver software, and provide guidance on the use of simulation-based and data replay-based tools and test environments across the organization.
  • Develop simulation-based test scenarios, oversee execution of test plans and associated scenarios in simulation and replay-based test environments, and perform post-test activities including test event log analysis.
  • Identify requirements for new or modified virtual testing tools, test infrastructure, and simulations of real-world components, including vehicle sensors and their related environment.
  • Drive alignment across verification, model delivery, and autonomy consumer teams, representing the simulation team's roadmap, constraints, and priorities to peer teams and leadership.
  • Formally mentor and develop engineers on the team, including more senior individual contributors, and help set the technical bar for the group.
  • Lead process improvements across simulation-based testing practices, and report out to product and quality management on testing progress and technical risk.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Demonstrates competencies and technical proficiencies typically acquired through one of the following:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an engineering equivalent, plus 10+ years of experience
    • Master's Degree in a related field, plus 7+ years of experience
    • PhD in a related field, plus 5+ years of experience
  • Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline, conducting complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Deep understanding of how simulation-based testing can be applied, including the appropriate use of recompute simulation.
  • Extensive experience developing test scenarios and debugging complex software issues.
  • Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and testing methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead virtual testing events across specific areas of the system, tracing and troubleshooting the entire software stack.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, including more senior individual contributors.
  • Experience reporting out to product and quality management on testing progress and driving resolution of technical risk.

Bonus Points!

  • Programming experience in C++ and Python (scripting).
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System).
  • Software and system troubleshooting and problem-solving, with a specific focus on system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification.
  • Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development methodology and test framework architectures.
  • Experience with Kanban, Scrum, or Scaled Agile development.
  • Experience acting as a technical lead across multiple simulation or V&V initiatives.

Perks of Being a 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

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.

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$186,200 - $223,400

Job ID: R-102930

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