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 TPM (Technical Product Management) team’s mission is to accelerate the delivery of Torc’s product goals, by leveraging our expertise in people, product, and process management. Specifically, the Virtual Driver TPM team partners with Engineering, Product, Systems, Safety and others, to develop the core Autonomy software stack, as well as internal tools and processes to accelerate product development. We apply our leadership, product, and project management skills to bring people together across the company to accomplish Torc’s mission.
What you will do:
- As a TPM within the Virtual Driver product area, you will partner closely with our Perception/Recognition Sr. Engineering Manager to define a vision, strategy and roadmap for that subsystem.
- Use your technical and project management expertise to identify and mitigate risks and unblock project execution by proactively managing cross-functional dependencies.
- Work closely with other TPMs, Product, and Engineering Managers to decompose PRDs into technical specifications.
- Work with Systems Engineering and Release Management to define clear requirements and test/release the Perception/Recognition software subsystem.
- Drive the development of solutions by clearly articulating the problem space and empowering engineering to design and implement innovative solutions.
- Constantly get feedback from your internal customers to (re)prioritize your roadmap and work closely with Engineering Managers to decompose the work into meaningful epics.
- Be the voice of your internal customers and represent their needs, wants, and pain-points across the company.
- Work with your team/cross-functional departments to optimize processes to accelerate Torc’s go-to-market strategy.
What You Will Need to Succeed
- Demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through:
- BS+ 6+ years of experience OR MS+ 3+ years of experience
- We are looking for a TPM with the experience in one of the following fields:
- Sensor data algorithms from LiDAR, RADAR, and cameras to detect, classify, segment, and predict obstacles in the vehicle's surrounding environment
- High level understanding of Bayes probability theory.
- Understanding of Kalman filters, sensor fusion and dynamic state estimation.
- Skilled in graph theory and search algorithms.
- Familiarity with working in multiple coordinate frames.
- Experience with vehicle perception sensors including LiDAR, RADAR, IR, and cameras including development of sensor drivers and calibration and sensor troubleshooting.
- Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
- Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience.
Bonus Points!
- Training in Product and/or Program Management
- Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, data science, machine learning, computer vision, or software development
- Experience in the automotive or heavy-vehicle industry
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
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
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$177,300—$212,800 USD
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.
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Last updated on Aug 20, 2024