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Full-Time

Technical Product Owner

Posted on 3/3/2023

Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous driving software for trucks

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Blacksburg, VA, USA + 1 more

Required Skills
Agile
Communications
JIRA
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or engineering equivalent
  • 10+ years overall experience (3+ years' experience as a Product Owner focused on a physical product that contains both software & hardware
  • Experience serving as a Product Owner for 2+ teams simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and technical acumen. Prior software development experience is a big plus but is not required
  • Experience with Agile principles and agile management tools like Jira
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the backlog for multiple teams in close collaboration with engineering managers and technical domain experts in areas including planning, perception, prediction, controls, software engineering, cloud services, and automotive or computing hardware, and other stakeholders
  • Act as a liaison between the engineering team and relevant stakeholders. Gather user requirements, build product requirements, and communicate to the engineering teams and other stakeholders at all levels of planning and execution
  • Work to understand and prioritize requests, and set expectations around scope, and timeline of delivery. Translate stakeholder needs to product requirements
  • Lead in regular planning exercises to drive product priorities across the company. Keep roadmaps, backlogs, and other planning artifacts continuously up to date
  • Lead in regular planning exercises to drive product priorities for your team. Keep roadmaps, backlogs, and other planning artifacts continuously up to date using the prescribed agile methodology
  • Lead iteration demos and continuously assess metrics to gain visibility into feature execution
  • Collaborate, research, review competitor communications, and analyze and compare competing products to ensure Torc maintains the best products available

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

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
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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.

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

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