Staff Software Enginner

Torc Robotics; Blacksburg (VA); Remote; USD 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to high-quality software solutions for automated trucks. This role involves engaging in the full software development lifecycle, enhancing ego-motion estimation algorithms, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in software design, proficiency in C++, and relevant experience in the field of robotics or computer science.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience required.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience will be considered.
• Experience with embedded systems and functional safety standards is a must.

Responsibilities

• Execute full software development life-cycle activities using modern C++.
• Analyze and improve ego-motion estimation algorithms for better accuracy.
• Travel required up to 20% per year for domestic and international purposes.

Skills

Software design skills

C++ proficiency

Inertial navigation

Statistical estimation

Sensor fusion

Education

Master’s Degree in Robotics

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOSAR Classic Platforms

ISO 26262 standards

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 transformhow 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Torc Robotics, Inc. seeks a Staff Software Engineer based out of our U.S. headquarters in Blacksburg, Virginia. However, this is a purely telecommuting/work-from-home position whereby the employee may reside anywhere within the U.S. Job duties: Execute full software development life-cycle activities using modern C++, including developing and releasing robust and reliable solutions to ego-motion estimation and localization problems. Analyze and improve the current ego-motion estimation and localization algorithms, ensuring our self-driving vehicles have the best ego-motion and localization accuracy to drive safely and smoothly on the road. Define software requirements, design software architecture, and develop robust verification strategies to guarantee the effective development and quality assurance of our software solutions. Integration of software standards and safety requirements into the ego-motion estimation and localization software. Improve how our vehicles act and react in complex and nuanced situations. Contribute to performance benchmarking, tuning, and continuous improvement efforts to meet real-time constraints and increase system robustness. Domestic and international travel is required, up to 20% per year.

Minimum Requirements:Master’s Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field and 3 years of experience in job offered or related.

Alternative Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field and 5 years of experience in job offered or related.

Must have experience with: Software design skills and proficiency in recent C++ standards; Inertial navigation, GNSS, statistical estimation and/or sensor fusion; Software development for resource-constrained embedded systems; AUTOSAR Classic Platforms; and ISO 26262 functional safety standards.

JOB LOCATION:405 Partnership Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

RATE OF PAY:$207,870.00

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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.