Torc Robotics

Software Engineer, II - Map Enablement

Torc Robotics$139K — $166K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field combined with relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
  • Experience with AWS services, including S3, Lambda, and Glue.
  • Skills in building and maintaining high-throughput data pipelines.
  • Ability to navigate vague requirements and design technical solutions independently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse teams.
  • Proficiency in version control and agile tools such as GitHub and JIRA.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable mapping and routing data pipelines and services.
  • Transform ambiguous problem statements into clear technical designs.
  • Collaborate with teams to gather customer requirements and convert them into features.
  • Provide feedback during technical design and code reviews.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting for operational excellence.
  • Participate in on-call support for service health.
  • Assist in project planning and prioritize tasks based on customer and technical needs.

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
  • 401K plan with a 6% employer match.
  • Flexible schedule and generous paid vacation from day one.
  • Company-wide holiday office closures.
  • AD+D and life insurance.
Full Job Description
Meet the Team:

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 Do:
  • Design and build scalable, cost-effective mapping and routing data pipelines and services in preparation for commercial launch.
  • Take ambiguous or partially-defined problems from internal customers and drive them to a concrete technical design, scoping tradeoffs independently before looping in senior engineers.
  • Work with Map Enablement and neighboring teams to understand customer needs and translate them into well-scoped features.
  • Participate in and provide substantive feedback on technical design and code reviews.
  • Promote operational excellence by implementing effective testing, monitoring, and alerting for Map Enablement's services and pipelines.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to support the health of our services.
  • Contribute to project planning, helping shape priorities based on customer expectations and technical constraints.
  • Uphold a culture of collaboration, transparency, creativity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making.

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 4+ 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 0-3+ 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-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

Job ID: 102971

Hiring Range for Job Opening:

US Pay Range

$139,000 - $166,800

About Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics is a company that develops autonomous vehicle technology. It was founded in 2005 in Blacksburg, Virginia, and has since become a leader in the field of self-driving vehicles. Torc Robotics has developed autonomous technology for a variety of applications, including military vehicles, mining trucks, and consumer cars. The company has partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, including Daimler Trucks North America and Caterpillar. In 2019, Torc Robotics was acquired by Daimler Trucks North America, and it continues to operate as a subsidiary of the company.
Learn more about Torc Robotics
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2005

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