The System Integration & Release group plays a pivotal role in product engineering at Torc, ensuring the seamless integration and validation of our autonomous vehicle software and hardware. This team bridges software bring-up, system-level validation, and cross-functional troubleshooting to deliver safe, stable, and reliable builds that are ready for on-road testing and deployment. We partner closely with engineering, test, and operations groups to drive integration maturity and ensure our systems perform at scale.
We’re looking for a seasoned technical leader to drive the execution, strategy, and performance of the Systems Integration & Test function. The Director will oversee software bring-up, on-truck system integration, and cross-platform testing efforts. While a background in integration and test is a plus, what’s most critical is strong leadership experience and the ability to build, scale, and inspire high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
This leader will be embedded in our Ann Arbor Tech Center and responsible for on-site coordination across engineering functions. Success in this role requires a strong grasp of technical systems, excellent communication, and a relentless focus on execution, delivery, and people development.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for software and hardware integration across the autonomy stack and vehicle platform.
- Own the bring-up process of software systems on vehicles and HIL platforms, ensuring successful deployment and operational readiness.
- Partner with software, test, validation, and release teams to define integration priorities, debug system-level issues, and streamline handoffs.
- Develop and scale frameworks for system testing, defect triage, release qualification, and performance tracking.
- Provide visibility to program milestones, system maturity, and integration health to executive stakeholders.
- Establish best practices and tooling for efficient system-level testing and automation.
- Grow and mentor managers and ICs across a cross-functional team structure.
- Act as a technical and strategic escalation point for cross-team integration issues.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, with at least 5+ years managing large-scale system integration or test teams in complex environments (e.g., autonomy, automotive, aerospace, or robotics).
- Strong understanding of full-stack software systems, embedded platforms, and cross-functional integration practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through rapid scaling, tight timelines, and evolving organizational priorities.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
- A hands-on, execution-focused mindset and the ability to drive clarity and accountability across teams.
- Background in autonomous systems or ADAS feature development.
- Experience with system bring-up on physical test platforms or vehicles.
- Familiarity with HIL systems, ROS/ROS2, safety-critical system testing, or CI/CD infrastructure.
- Exposure to defect management, test automation, or metrics-driven engineering practices.
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
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What We Do
Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, we have 17 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing self-driving trucks.
Why Work With Us
Every Torc’r is unique. The traits that define and motivate us to save lives are what unite us. At Torc, we recognize that technical prowess is only part of the equation. Our team includes people with a consistent drive to accomplish great things. We look for those who don’t let ego get in the way of teamwork.
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