Release Manager

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:      

The Test execution and release management department within Product Engineering and Release is responsible for System Integration, verification and validation of entire product ecosystem to enable a safe, well tested, and fast product release. 

What you will do: 

As a Release Manager at Torc, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the timely and efficient release of software, hardware and firmware sub systems that power our cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software development, test execution, product management, and operations to ensure that software releases are executed smoothly and meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety.  

Release Planning and Coordination:  

• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to define release scope, objectives, and timelines 
• Develop comprehensive release plans, considering dependencies, risks, and resource allocation 
• Coordinate release activities across multiple teams and departments to ensure alignment and smooth execution 

Release Process Management:  

• Define and implement standardized release processes related to Configuration management and change management  
• Establish and enforce release policies, guidelines, and quality gates to maintain consistency and reliability.  
• Monitor and track the progress of release activities, identifying and addressing bottlenecks or issues as they arise.  

System Integration & Testing:  

• Work closely with V&V teams to develop test strategies and plans for each release 
• Ensure thorough testing of components and systems to validate functionality, performance, and safety 
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between development and test teams to address defects and ensure timely resolution 

Continuous Improvement:  

• Drive ongoing improvements to release management processes, tools, and methodologies 
• Analyze release metrics and performance data to identify areas for optimization and efficiency gains  
• Foster a …