Senior, ML Engineer - 3D Reconstruction

Torc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 199,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus component

Stock options

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

401K with match

Generous paid vacation

AD&D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Torc is seeking a data labeling and AI/ML specialist to join our autonomous trucking team in a role focused on offline perception, annotation, and model development. You will design and deploy object detection, tracking, and fusion modules using camera, lidar, and radar data, while guiding junior engineers and maintaining rigorous software practices.

Requirements include a PhD/masters with extensive experience in computer vision, deep learning, and ML tooling.

Qualifications

• Active Learning & Pseudo-labeling in Computer Vision and Deep Learning.
• Two of the following: 2D/3D Object Detection, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, Semantic Segmentation, SLAM, BEV.
• Scaled ML Operations (MLOps) and Tooling – ML Frameworks, experiment tracking, model registry, MLFlow, Weights and Biases, ML Metrics and Evaluation / Quality.
• Distributed machine learning frameworks - PyTorch, Lightning, Ray.
• Model Data Curation - Parquet data processing (PyArrow, Daft, Pandas, etc).
• Development Tools & Eco-System (at scale) - Proficiency in Python; Cloud-based environments; CI (GitHub Actions); Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test and deploy offline object detection, tracking and fusion modules.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the group.
• Stay up to date with AI/ML developments for autonomous driving.
• Develop offline perception models and document code and processes.
• Define data ingestion, preparation, and governance for large data sets.
• Propose improvements aligned with strategy and operations.
• Measure and improve auto labeling quality.
• Provide data products and visualization support for customers.
• Evaluate technical advances to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Active Learning & Pseudo-labeling

2D/3D Object Detection

Tracking

Sensor Fusion

Semantic Segmentation

SLAM

BEV

ML Operations (MLOps)

PyTorch

Python

Docker

GitHub Actions

ML Frameworks

Parquet processing (PyArrow, Daft, etc

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Python

Docker

VDI

Cloud-based development environments

GitHub Actions

MLFlow

Weights & Biases

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 focus 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 Pseudo-Labeling team’s goal is to create high quality annotations on sensor data (images, point clouds). The annotations include 2D, 3D bounding boxes, classes, trajectories, lane lines, segmentations, depths etc. The annotations are then used by different downstream users, for example, perception teams use it to train various models and simulation teams use it for generating new data.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, test and deploy offline object detection, tracking and fusion modules to automatically create annotations on Cloud Services from logged sensor data (Cameras, Lidars, Radars)
• Demonstrated project management skills, serving as project lead guiding less experienced team members in multiple facets of project execution.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI and ML for autonomous driving.
• Independently develop offline perception models or algorithms using disciplined software development processes, making recommendations for developing new code or re-using existing code, implementing version control, and maintaining documentation of created applications.
• Define and implement ingestion, data preparation, curation, and governance of large, multi-faceted data sets supporting analytics models and workflows.
• Proactively assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement proposing solutions that align with core strategy and operation.
• Measure and track auto labeling quality to meet internal customer requirements.
• Guide and produce information products, supporting visualization and data accessibility in a customer-centric manner.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding technical advances that improve productivity and quality, reduce flow times, and enhance operational surety.
• Develop guidelines and standards for analytics and machine learning models, their deployment, and associated processes.
• Provide technical guidance or business process expertise, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline; conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
• Scope of Influence: Expected to drive alignment across team interfaces to the rest of the organization. Designs, maintains and owns team technical solutions and drives consensus. Mentors and guides engineers within the group.
• 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.
• Required Qualifications (some combination of the following skills):
  • Active Learning & Pseudo-labeling - Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Model training.
  • Two of the following: 2D/3D Object Detection, Tracking, Sensor Fusion, Semantic Segmentation, SLAM, BEV.
  • Scaled ML Operations (MLOps) and Tooling – ML Frameworks, experiment tracking, model registry, MLFlow, Weights and Biases, ML Metrics and Evaluation / Quality.
  • Distributed machine learning frameworks - PyTorch, Lightning, Ray.
  • Model Data Curation - Parquet data processing (PyArrow, Daft, Pandas, etc).
  • Development Tools & Eco-System (at scale) - Proficiency in Python software development. Also, VDI and cloud-based development environments, CI Systems (GitHub Actions), and Docker.

Bonus Points

• Data operations and management at scale - Schema design, AWS storage and processing infra, vector databases / LanceDB, file formats (MCAP, parquet, etc).
• Data Visualization - Integration with tooling such as OpenGL, 3.js, foxglove, 51, tableau.
• Cloud Development – Python (proficient level), Terraform, AWS Managed Services (e.g., S3, ECS, Lambda, Dynamo, Step Functions, Athena).
• Cloud-based orchestration and resource management - AWS Hyperpods, Anyscale, Etc. Model Inference Orchestration.

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

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Range

$199,200 – $298,800