Staff, Software Engineer - Simulation
Torc Roboticsabout 3 hours ago
Base Salary
$186k - $223k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define, build, and support testing of autonomous trucks in virtual environments using real-world data replay and simulated driving scenarios.
- Own technical direction and key architecture decisions for simulation-based test environments and infrastructure.
- Serve as the simulation subject-matter expert and help teams adopt simulation tools and test environments.
- Develop test scenarios, oversee simulation and replay-based test plans, and analyze post-test event logs.
- Identify requirements for virtual testing tools, infrastructure, and simulations of vehicle sensors and related environments.
- Drive alignment across verification, model delivery, and autonomy consumer teams while representing the simulation roadmap and priorities.
- Mentor and develop engineers, including senior individual contributors, and help set the group’s technical bar.
- Lead process improvements and report testing progress and technical risks to product and quality management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an engineering equivalent plus 10+ years of experience; alternatively, a related master’s degree plus 7+ years or a PhD plus 5+ years.
- Deep understanding of simulation-based testing, including appropriate use of recompute simulation.
- Extensive experience developing test scenarios and debugging complex software issues.
- Experience with Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation and testing methodologies.
- Ability to lead virtual testing events, trace and troubleshoot the entire software stack, and drive resolution of technical risk.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, including senior individual contributors.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and experience reporting testing progress to product and quality management.
- Programming experience in C++ and Python is preferred.
- Experience with ROS, system-level troubleshooting, fault isolation, test framework architectures, and technical leadership across simulation or V&V initiatives is preferred.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match
- Flexible schedule
- Generous paid vacation available immediately after the start date
- Company-wide holiday office closures
- AD&D and life insurance
About Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, offers a complete autonomous software solution for the trucking/freight industry. Torc was acquired by Daimler – the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America – in August 2019. We are working together to develop highly automated trucks to improve the safety and efficiency of transporting goods. We are experts in providing autonomous vehicle solutions and we partner with other industry leaders to bring this new technology to work in the real world. Our mission is to drive the future of freight through safer roads and the efficient transport of critical goods. #TorcDriven #TorcRobotics