Senior Autonomy Data & Simulation Engineer (Python/C++)

Torcrobotics; Michigan; On-site; USD 153,200 - 183,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonuses

Paid medical premiums

401K plan with employer match

Flexible schedule

Vacation

AD+D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Torc is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Systems Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment building data pipelines, processing large datasets, and developing tools that directly impact how autonomous systems are evaluated and improved.

You will write production‑quality Python (and some C++) code, work with cloud‑based data, and build systems enabling large‑scale analysis across mapping, simulation, and real‑world environments.

Qualifications

• BS+6+ years, MS+3+ years, or PhD+1+ years in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Python for production‑level development
• Experience with large‑scale datasets and data processing systems
• Experience with cloud environments and distributed data systems (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with SD/HD maps, geospatial data, or spatial data processing
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills in complex systems
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering environments

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python‑based data pipelines to ingest, process, and analyze large‑scale autonomy datasets
• Develop tools to extract and manipulate data from cloud‑based storage systems (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Work with HD/SD map data, vehicle telemetry, and simulation outputs to support autonomy workflows
• Write performant and scalable code for data processing, transformation, and analysis
• Collaborate with systems, mapping, and AI/ML teams to support data‑driven decision making
• Develop scripts and tools to support scenario generation, ODD analysis, and validation workflows
• Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to system‑level debugging by analyzing data and identifying root causes of issues
• Support integration of data pipelines into broader autonomy and validation systems

Skills

Python production-level development

Data processing at scale

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Debugging and problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software/Robotics

Master's degree in CS/Robotics (optional)

PhD in CS/Robotics (optional)

Tools

C++ production systems

Docker

ROS/ROS2

Git

Job description

Torc is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Systems Engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment building data pipelines, processing large datasets, and developing tools that directly impact how autonomous systems are evaluated and improved.

You will write production‑quality Python (and some C++) code, work with cloud‑based data, and build systems enabling large‑scale analysis across mapping, simulation, and real‑world environments.