Senior Software Engineer - Cloud and Simulation - Remote - US; Blacksburg, VA
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 Simulation Environment team develops and integrates simulation tools to serve the enterprise. We develop robust, resilient and scalable cloud simulation solutions based on managed cloud services, to meet the needs of our internal customers.
What You’ll Do:
As part of the international team, you will design, implement, maintain and monitor cloud services that realize various use cases in the area of virtual driver stack simulation. You will:
- Work in an international and cross-functional team across multiple time zones, especially with colleagues based in Europe.
- Design and implement scalable simulation services using managed cloud services (AWS), including simulation execution, monitoring and data handling.
- Maintain and optimize existing services while improving availability and robustness.
- Contribute to process automation pipelines.
- Apply software best practices, and write well-tested, expressive, maintainable and readable code.
- Communicate clearly and directly in an international team environment with multiple stakeholders.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Degree(s) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with relevant experience as specified below:
- BS and 6+ years of experience OR MS and 3+ years of experience OR PhD and 1+ years of experience
- Experience designing managed cloud services, preferably AWS.
- Proficiency with infrastructure as code frameworks, ideally Terraform.
- Proficiency with Linux as well as bash or other high-level scripting languages.
- Excellent Python skills.
- Strong background in standard software workflows: testing, CI/CD, containerization and isolation, infrastructure as code, and version control.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Bonus Points:
- Knowledge of robotics algorithms and applications.
- Experience with C++.
- Experience with databases and large data sets.
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. We’re always looking for those that are hungry, humble, and people smart and your unique experience may be a great fit for this role or others.
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Regions Countries Benefits/Perks100% paid medical, dental, and vision 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums 401(k) Plan AD+D and Life Insurance Company-wide holiday closures Company-wide holiday office closures Competitive compensation Competitive compensation package Diverse and inclusive workplace Flexible schedule Generous paid vacation Paid Vacation Stock options
SkillsAutomation Autonomous driving Autonomous Technology Autonomous vehicle technology AWS CI/CD Containerization Engineering Insurance Linux Python R Terraform Troubleshooting Version Control
Tasks- Contribute to process automation
- Design
- Design and implement cloud services
- Maintain and optimize services
- Write well-tested code
6+ years
EducationComputer Science Engineering MS Related technical field Robotics
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9