Full-Time

Director – Engineering

Developer Tooling

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Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous driving technology for trucks

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$226.4k - $271.7kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Options

Senior, Expert

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Ability to be a strategic partner to the organization and identify & plan how to meet future needs of the organization.
  • Expert knowledge and demonstrated leader of developer tooling acting as an advisor to other leaders on relevant trends and emerging issues.
  • Ability to effectively manage a team of managers and professionals and identify opportunities to grow and develop the team.
  • Ability to evangelize best practices and promote consistent standards including test automation, observability, and performance metrics.
  • Experience leading teams that work with cloud infrastructure at scale (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Develop plans and anticipate the needs for incident response, security and compliance audits.
Responsibilities
  • Develops business plans and operational priorities to meet goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Facilitate processes for the delivery of scalable and high-quality systems products for autonomous driving vehicles and support systems.
  • Collaborates with other management and teams as needed to meet goals, monitor team performance, and achieve objectives.
  • Responsible for understanding the technical domain of the team’s software services.
  • Accountable and responsible for career development and coaching of the team.
  • Accountable and responsible for selection and performance management of their teams.
  • Accountable and responsible for ensuring continuous performance feedback is delivered and compensation analysis in close collaboration with peer managers and People Operations.

Torc Robotics develops software systems for self-driving trucks, focusing on Level 4 autonomous driving technology that allows trucks to operate without human intervention in specific conditions. Their technology enhances road safety and meets the logistics industry's growing demands. Torc Robotics partners with major truck manufacturers, like Daimler Trucks, and collaborates with companies such as Luminar Technologies to integrate advanced sensors into their systems. They generate revenue by selling their software to fleet operators and manufacturers, as well as providing ongoing support and updates. The company's goal is to improve efficiency and safety in freight transportation through their autonomous solutions.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blacksburg, Virginia

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as one of Glassdoor's 'Best Places to Work in 2024' highlights a positive work environment and employee satisfaction.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Richard Kannan and Summer Craze Fowler strengthens Torc's leadership team, enhancing financial and cybersecurity strategies.
  • Torc's plan to launch fully integrated autonomous Freightliner Cascadias by 2027 demonstrates a clear roadmap for market entry and growth.

What critics are saying

  • The ambitious goal of commercializing autonomous trucks by 2027 may face regulatory and technological hurdles.
  • Integration with Daimler Trucks, while advantageous, could also lead to dependency risks and potential strategic misalignments.

What makes Torc Robotics unique

  • Torc Robotics focuses exclusively on autonomous trucks, unlike competitors who may diversify across various autonomous vehicle types.
  • Their strategic partnership with Daimler Trucks provides a significant competitive edge in terms of industry expertise and market access.
  • Torc's emphasis on Level 4 autonomy for freight transportation sets them apart in the logistics sector, aiming for full autonomy under specific conditions.

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Benefits

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