Torc Robotics
Autonomous Vehicles
StaffSoftwareEngineer-Behaviors
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“Staff Software Engineer - Behaviors at Torc Robotics. Skills: Autonomous driving, Motion planning, Behavior prediction, Machine learning. Design core planning systems. Develop core prediction systems”
Industry & Context.
Root-cause investigations; Debugging; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 10+ years of industry OR Master's degree with 7+ years of OR PhD with 5+ years of experience, Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ development within Linux-based environments, Demonstrated experience delivering robotics, autonomous vehicle, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software into production, Experience designing and developing motion planning, behavior planning, prediction, or decision-making systems for autonomous systems or robotics applications, Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and scalable engineering practices, Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through deployment and operational support, Communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical direction across organizations, Ability to operate independently in highly ambiguous environments while driving complex technical initiatives to completion
Nice to Have
Expertise in motion planning, trajectory optimization, behavior prediction, or decision-making systems for autonomous vehicles, Experience with optimization and controls-based approaches such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), trajectory optimization, or numerical optimization techniques, Experience applying machine learning techniques, including imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or hybrid planning architectures within autonomy systems, Understanding of vehicle dynamics, state estimation, controls, and trajectory tracking, Experience developing software in both C++ and Python environments, Experience integrating machine learning models into real-time production systems, Experience working with simulation platforms and large-scale autonomy validation environments, Proven track record of technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and mentoring senior engineers, Passion for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and building systems that operate safely in the real world
What You'll Do.
Design core planning systems
Develop core prediction systems
Maintain core planning systems
Maintain core prediction systems
Advance planning approaches
Evaluate planning approaches
Make data-driven decisions
Own technical solutions
Develop production-quality software
Adhere to quality best practices
Adhere to safety best practices
Adhere to testing best practices
Adhere to deployment best practices
Drive simulation-based validation
Ensure robust performance
Partner with Safety team
Partner with Controls team
Partner with Perception team
Partner with Validation team
Partner with Simulation team
Develop autonomous driving behaviors
Develop fallback strategies
Develop minimum-risk maneuvers
Lead root-cause investigations
Reproduce field issues
Debug vehicle behavior
Translate findings into improvements
Influence technical strategy
Influence roadmap planning
Influence long-term architectural direction
Act as technical lead
Drive alignment across teams
Drive alignment across stakeholders
Drive execution across teams
Drive execution across stakeholders
Raise technical standards
Develop autonomy leaders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional influence; Cross-functional initiatives; Partner with Safety; Partner with Controls; Partner with Perception; Partner with Validation; Partner with Simulation
Communication Scope
Technical strategy; Roadmap planning
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
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: Join Torc's Behaviors Team, where we develop the planning, prediction, and decision-making systems that determine how our autonomous trucks navigate the world safely, efficiently, and predictably. Our team operates at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, optimization, simulation, and safety, building the core autonomy capabilities that translate perception into action. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer who thrives in a hands-on technical leadership role and is passionate about solving some of the most challenging problems in autonomous driving. This position combines deep technical ownership with cross-functional influence, requiring expertise in motion planning, behavior prediction, autonomy architecture, and production software development. You will help shape the future direction of Torc's planning systems while mentoring engineers and driving execution across critical autonomy initiatives. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain core planning and prediction systems, including trajectory generation, behavior prediction, decision-making, and motion planning algorithms for autonomous trucks. Advance and evaluate multiple planning approaches, including optimization-based, learning-based, and hybrid architectures, making data-driven decisions on where each methodology delivers the greatest value. Own technical solutions across the fu
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