Meet the Team

The Test Engineer supports the testing of our autonomous vehicles in addition to software development and engineering activities supporting the delivery of software tools, automation, and CI/CD pipelines within our Autonomous Eco System. Responsibilities include generating and executing vehicle test plans, analyzing the resulting test data, designing strategic test progression, and supporting full-lifecycle development of proprietary software solutions for the testing and delivery of our Autonomous Eco System. This position is instrumental in improving the robustness and safety of our self-driving technology, and works closely with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure robust, safety-focused testing and delivery.
What You'll Do

Vehicle Software Testing

• Generate and execute test plans to uncover the limitations of our systems, collecting relevant data to drive improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis of identified defects and performance issues, and provide recommended solutions.
• Design and deploy supplementary instrumentation and infrastructure required to capture data as defined by the test plans.
• Analyze test data and generate reports to communicate performance issues and capability improvements over time.
• Maintain a verification and validation report showing current performance of the vehicle-level system against system requirements.
• Work closely with software component teams to generate quantifiable performance metrics and implement vehicle-level tests for individual system components.
• Provide regular reports to software component and system design teams, consolidating test event results and generating detailed defect reports with supporting logs.
• Perform on-road testing in autonomous vehicles as a detailed observer/annotator.
• Travel domestically or internationally to support on-road vehicle testing, up to 25%.

Software Engineering

• Execute full software development lifecycle activities using a mixture of C++ and scripting languages in a Linux development environment, using Lean-Agile methodologies.
• Complete software assignments including design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing, and deployed software maintenance, following quality, build, deploy, test, safety, and process requirements and guidelines.
• Assist in root cause analysis of issues found in testing and process automation steps.
• Support the team in identifying daily assignments and reporting progress at daily stand-ups.
• Support software and system-level test plans and verification strategies for ongoing feature development and bug fixes.
• Design and implement systems responsible for data acquisition and analysis from remote vehicles in the field.
• Ensure software updates do not regress software performance by utilizing simulation software and scenarios.
• Bring a genuine passion for the autonomy technology product area.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or another relevant technical field, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or another relevant technical field with 4+ years of technically relevant work experience

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working-level experience in transportation, engineering, safety, or related technology.
• Working-level experience with testing and verification of systems composed of both hardware and software components.
• Working-level software development knowledge in a Linux environment (Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Working knowledge of software programming and scripting languages (Modern C++, Python, Bash, REST APIs).
• Working-level troubleshooting skills (real-time and in-depth analysis) applied to a complex robotic system, with demonstrated ability to analyze a problem from a full system perspective (mechanical, electrical, and software).
• Working knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Working-level experience with a DevOps mindset and knowledge of CI/CD delivery concepts and tools (Jenkins).
• Working knowledge of automation and configuration management principles.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Kanban/Scrum) with the ability to support technology development and improvements by designing test plans with actionable outputs.
• Ability to monitor software on a laptop, and read, analyze, and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Working-level analytical and problem-solving skills with good critical thinking. Ability to maintain continuous focus, stay alert, and maintain composure with dynamic, appropriate reactions in a highly stressful environment. Experience operating in a complex, dynamic environment under occasional high-stress situations.
• Working-level contributor, both internal and external to the team, in engineering discussions, providing input, feedback, and guidance to others.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment working independently and without distraction throughout the shift.
• Working-level ability to execute toward the completion of a complex project spanning multiple disciplines and teams.
• Highly skilled and proficient in discipline; conducts routine work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust and strong working relationships, effectively create and proofread documents and reports, and communicate with a diverse workforce.
• Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that don't comply with protocol.
• Critical and logical thinking to identify problems and provide solutions that ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Strong business insight and judgment, team orientation, and collaborative style. Daily work and decision-making consider long-term and overall organizational impact.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate resources, prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Bonus Points!

• Experience with closed course testing

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

Job ID: 102921

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$108,900-$130,700 USD