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Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer (Data / Cloud / Mapping) at Torc Robotics
Remote - U.S, Ann Arbor, MIFull-timeRemoteProduct Engineering Safety & SecurityPosted about 1 month ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Company</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. </span><a href="https://torc.ai/daimler-testing-automated-trucks-public/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Now a part of the Daimler family</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p data-section-id="1saqlln" data-start="1011" data-end="1034"><span><strong data-start="1015" data-end="1032">Meet the Team</strong></span></p>
<p data-start="1035" data-end="1404">Join our SW Systems and Safety - Behaviors & Autonomy Team, where we operate at the intersection of safety, autonomy, data, and large-scale system design. Our team works across mapping, AI/ML, validation, and software engineering to define and evaluate the Operational Design Domain (ODD) and ensure our autonomous systems perform safely and reliably in the real world.</p>
<p data-start="1406" data-end="1753">We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer with strong experience in data-driven system design, autonomy workflows, and large-scale data analysis. This role focuses on defining how we leverage data across mapping, simulation, and real-world logs to characterize operating environments, derive requirements, and guide system-level decisions.</p>
<p data-start="1755" data-end="1911">This is a highly cross-functional role that blends systems thinking with hands-on technical depth in Python, cloud data access, and autonomy data pipelines.</p>
<p data-section-id="wmsz6i" data-start="1918" data-end="1948"><span><strong data-start="1922" data-end="1946">What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></p>
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<p>Lead ODD characterization efforts by analyzing large-scale datasets across real-world, simulated, and mapped environments</p>
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<p>Define system-level strategies for leveraging map data (HD/SD), telemetry, and autonomy logs to assess operating conditions</p>
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<p>Design and implement Python-based workflows to extract, transform, and analyze data from cloud-based systems</p>
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<p>Work across internal and supplier-provided datasets (mapping, perception, vehicle data) to derive actionable insights</p>
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<p>Define KPIs and metrics that evaluate safety, performance, and release readiness of autonomy systems</p>
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<p>Translate data insights into system-level requirements, design decisions, and validation strategies</p>
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<p>Collaborate with mapping, perception, AI/ML, and validation teams to align on data usage and system behavior</p>
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<p>Drive technical direction across teams by connecting data, system architecture, and real-world performance</p>
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<p>Identify gaps in data, tooling, and system design and propose scalable solutions</p>
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<p data-section-id="1q9ev9h" data-start="2963" data-end="3000"><span><strong data-start="2967" data-end="2998">What You’ll Need to Succeed</strong></span></p>
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<p>BS + 6+ years, MS + 3+ years, or PhD + 1+ years in Robotics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field</p>
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<p>Strong experience working with autonomy, robotics, or large-scale distributed systems</p>
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<p>Proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, and system workflows</p>
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<p>Experience accessing and processing large datasets from cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)</p>
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<p>Experience working with mapping systems (HD maps, SD maps, or similar structured spatial data)</p>
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<p>Strong system-level thinking and ability to translate data into design decisions</p>
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<p>Experience working cross-functionally with software, data, and systems teams</p>
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<p>Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and drive clarity through technical direction</p>
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<p data-section-id="1jac1zw" data-start="3753" data-end="3775"><span><strong data-start="3757" data-end="3773">Bonus Points</strong></span></p>
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<p>Experience in autonomous vehicles or ADAS systems</p>
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<p>Familiarity with ODD frameworks, scenario generation, or 6-layer environment modeling</p>
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<p>Experience with safety frameworks (SOTIF, ISO 26262, AI safety)</p>
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<p>Experience working with large-scale data pipelines or distributed systems</p>
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<p>Exposure to simulation environments or autonomy validation workflows</p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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: </span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span class="TextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0">At Torc, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0">we’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0"> committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84339340 BCX0">Torc’rs</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0"> 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.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW84339340 BCX0"><span class="SCXW84339340 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW84339340 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0">Even if you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84339340 BCX0"> meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply</span></span></p>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200700123 BCX0">Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200700123 BCX0">Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200700123 BCX0"> Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.</span></p>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200700123 BCX0">Job ID: 102642</span></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hiring Range for Job Opening </strong></span></div><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$139,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$166,800 USD</span></div></div></div>
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