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: 

As the Senior, Software Engineer - Autonomy Software Release, you will deliver reliable, high-quality software releases for autonomy applications. This is a “working manager” position where you’ll initially act as an individual contributor while building a team of talented engineers. Your role will be critical in establishing robust delivery pipelines, ensuring code quality, and streamlining development workflows to empower innovation and maintain safety and reliability. Be a foundational leader in shaping the software release processes for cutting-edge autonomy applications. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can directly impact the future of autonomous systems, apply now! 

What You'll Do: 

• Team Building: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of engineers focused on software release management, delivery pipelines, and deployment infrastructure.
• Process Ownership: Design and implement version control strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and release management processes to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Individual Contributions: Contribute directly to infrastructure setup, pipeline development, and integration support until the team is established.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with integration, deployment, simulation, and development teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Code Quality Enforcement: Define and enforce rigorous code quality standards through automated testing and reviews.
• Technical Leadership: Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, improve developer productivity, and enhance software reliability. 

 Characteristics You’ll Need 

• Leadership Drive: Ability to build, lead, and inspire a team while balancing individual contributor responsibilities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges in release management and pipeline optimization.
• Collaborative Nature: Skilled in fostering collaboration across diverse technical teams to achieve common goals.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in establishing and maintaining high-quality processes and infrastructure.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a dynamic environment and shifting priorities. 

What You'll Need to Succeed: 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering or release management, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and release management processes.
  • Expertise in version control systems, including branching and merging strategies (e.g., Git).
  • Strong understanding of code quality standards, automated testing, and metrics.
  • Experience with infrastructure tools and frameworks for deployment and integration.
  • Familiarity with robotic or autonomous systems software is a plus.
• Soft Skills: 
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Leadership and mentorship capabilities to foster team growth and alignment. 

 Bonus Points!

• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development and release standards.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization and orchestration tools.
• Background in supporting large-scale software systems integration and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments or virtual testing for autonomous systems. 

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)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance 

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.