Senior Software Engineer - SDT Base Apps
Torc Robotics
Software Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 160,800-193k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
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
The Self-Driving Truck (SDT) Base Apps at Torc is responsible for developing telemetry and video streaming solutions that enable remote assistance and mission control. As a member of this team, you’ll work on next-generation automotive solutions that interface with electronic control units (ECUs), enabling visibility of the status and health of the truck via the cloud.
Essential Duties and 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.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5–7+ years of experience (or a Master’s Degree with 3–5+ years of experience).
- Proven expertise in C++ for algorithm development, system design, and high-performance tooling.
- Experience developing embedded software in the automotive industry.
- Strong debugging and validation skills in an automotive environment.
- Understanding of automotive cybersecurity.
Bonus Points!
- ROS2 development experience
- Video streaming / H.264 experience
- Experience with cloud interfacing
- Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools (e.g., Bazel).
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 and development of ASIL-compliant systems.
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)
- 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.
Job ID: 102537
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$160,800—$193,000 USD