About Torc
Torc has been a leader in autonomous vehicle technology since 2007. Now part of the Daimler family, we’re focused on building the software that will bring autonomous trucks to market.
The Team
The Device Drivers team builds and maintains the software that configures and interfaces with our sensors, moving data from sensors to the systems that consume it primarily using C++.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement software integrating external sensors (PCIe, DMA, Ethernet, CAN) into the system using C++, including debugging and performance tuning at the system level.
- Maintain software releases and testing artifacts.
- Optimize real-time behavior, memory usage, and performance of real-time applications running in multi-threaded, multi-core environments.
- Maintain automated build pipelines, test environments, and test tooling using C++/Python/Bash. Partner with DevOps, QA, Hardware, and Networking teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure system security, stability, and scalability.
- Integrate and maintain third-party and open-source software.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and documentation.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on driver design and debugging approaches.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 3-6+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong C/C++ proficiency and hands-on experience with device drivers/user-space drivers, Linux embedded development, systemd service management, general Linux system administration, and real-time systems (latency analysis via CyclicTest, ftrace).
- Working knowledge of build systems (Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildstream, or Bazel), containers/namespace isolation, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, GPIO).
- Comfort with OS fundamentals (system calls, memory/process management, semaphores, mutexes, message queues, shared memory), networking protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP), and debugging tools (GDB, strace, Valgrind).
- Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and Agile/Scrum team experience.
- Nice to have: Nvidia DriveOS exposure, ISO 26262/61508 familiarity, and Automotive ASPICE (V-Cycle) knowledge.
Perks of Being a Full-Time Torc’r
Competitive comp with bonus and stock options, 100% paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with 6% match, generous flexible PTO from day one, and AD&D/Life Insurance.
Torc is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, veteran status, or disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3-6+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong C/C++ proficiency.
- Hands-on experience with device drivers and user-space drivers.
- Embedded Linux development experience.
- Systemd service management experience.
- General Linux system administration.
- Real-time systems experience (latency analysis via CyclicTest, ftrace).
- Working knowledge of build systems (Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildstream, or Bazel).
- Experience with containers and namespace isolation.
- Experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, GPIO).
- Strong understanding of OS fundamentals (system calls, memory/process management, semaphores, mutexes, message queues, shared memory).
- Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP).
- Experience with debugging tools (GDB, strace, Valgrind).
- Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and Agile/Scrum team experience.
- Nvidia DriveOS exposure.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262/61508.
- Automotive ASPICE (V-Cycle) knowledge.
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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