Senior, Software Engineer - Map Enablement

Torc Robotics; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus, &

stock options

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

401K with 6% employer match

Paid vacation

Company-wide holidays

AD+D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Torc Robotics is seeking a Software Engineer for the Map Enablement team to design and implement mapping data processing pipelines and navigation systems supporting our autonomous trucking platform. You will translate evolving requirements from engineering teams into concrete technical designs and ship features with scalable data processing in mind.

The role emphasizes debugging, performance tuning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-throughput data pipelines using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 6+ years (or 3+ with a master's) in a technical field.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience building high-throughput data pipelines on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mapping data processing pipelines and navigation components.
• Translate vague requirements into concrete designs and ship features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure scalable, reliable systems.
• Analyze and debug complex software issues.

Skills

C++

Python

AWS

Data pipelines

Software architecture

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Robotics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science/Robotics/Engineering (optional)

Tools

GitHub

JIRA

S3

Lambda

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 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:

You will be a member of the Map Enablement team, designing and implementing performant mapping data processing pipelines and navigation systems that scale with Torc’s commercial expansion. You’ll work with limited upfront specification, translating ambiguous or evolving requirements from engineering teams that consume Map Enablement’s data into concrete technical designs, then turning their feedback into shipped features.

What You’ll Do:

Torc’s Map Enablement team is looking for a Software Engineer to help deliver and scale its mapping and routing system in preparation for Torc’s commercial expansion. A strong technical foundation in delivering data processing pipelines and APIs is important for this role, along with the judgment to make sound design decisions when requirements are loosely defined. This individual will collaborate with engineering teams that use Map Enablement’s software, creating tailored solutions and turning feedback into features.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 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 OR 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.
• Solid knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Python), Python preferred.
• Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Step Functions, IAM, EventBridge, Glue, Athena).
• Experience building and operating high-throughput data processing pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work through vague or shifting requirements and independently propose a technical path forward.
• Strong technical communication skills, written and verbal, that scale across a diverse workforce.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex software defects.
• Experience with source control and agile workflows such as GitHub and JIRA

Bonus Points:

• Understanding of geospatial data concepts and tools (GeoJSON, PostGIS, QGIS, OSM, etc.)
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis
• Experience with high-definition mapping
• Experience scaling autonomous systems
• Prior experience in navigation or the automotive industry

Perks of Being a Full-timeTorc’r

Torc cares about our teammembersand 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 bonuscomponentand 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 (availableimmediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc,we’recommitted to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of ourTorc’rsand 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets.Pay is based ona number offactors 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.Dependenton 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: 102971

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$160,800—$193,000 USD