Full-Time
Manager – Technical Product Management
Autonomy Applications
Posted on 2/13/2025
Torc Robotics
501-1,000 employees
Develops autonomous driving technology for trucks
Compensation Overview
$160.8k - $193k/yr
Senior, Expert
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Servant leadership style
- Experience working with executives and cross-functional leadership
- Strong active listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to different audiences
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and setting direction
- Experience managing and coaching TPMs
- Customer-first philosophy
- Passion for quality products
- Experience delivering production quality software
- Experience instrumenting, monitoring and optimizing software development processes
- A solid track record of delivering successful cross-functional programs and technical products
- Take on strategic, cross-divisional programs, to accelerate development, increase the quality of the Autonomy software product, and optimize resource efficiency.
- Drive strategic planning and alignment across the Autonomy Applications Division leadership team.
- Lead, manage, and coach a small team of Technical Product Managers. You will set clear direction and goals, to empower your reports to achieve our mission, in their corresponding technical product areas.
- Experience with Safety Critical systems
- Experience with Autonomy Software, Artificial Intelligence and/or Robotics
- Experience developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
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 growing demands of the freight transportation industry. Torc Robotics partners with major truck manufacturers like Daimler Trucks and collaborates with companies like Luminar Technologies to integrate advanced sensors into their systems. They generate revenue by selling their software to truck manufacturers and fleet operators, 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 Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Blacksburg, Virginia
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Collaboration with NVIDIA and Flex boosts Torc's AI capabilities for autonomous trucks.
- Steve Kenner's appointment strengthens Torc's global safety programs for commercialization.
- Focus on Laredo-Dallas lane positions Torc for high-volume trade opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Resource shift from Albuquerque and Stuttgart may disrupt operations and expertise.
- Ambitious 2027 launch timeline may face technological and regulatory delays.
- Reliance on strategic partnerships poses risks if disruptions occur.
What makes Torc Robotics unique
- Torc Robotics specializes in autonomous vehicle technology for self-driving trucks.
- The company offers modular, customizable robotic systems for rapid integration.
- Torc's strategic partnership with Daimler Trucks enhances its market position.
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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
Company News
At the recent SAE World Congress, Torc took the stage to share something big: a new safety approach to using machine learning (ML) in high-stakes areas like self-driving trucks.
Steve Kenner joins Torc as chief safety officer to enhance global safety programs for autonomous truck commercialization.
Fully integrating Torc's autonomous driver with Daimler Truck's Freightliner Cascadia platform creates an industry-first, scalable, physical-AI autonomous trucking solution," Torc CEO Peter Vaughan Schmidt said.
Fully integrating Torc's autonomous driver with Daimler Truck's Freightliner Cascadia platform creates an industry-first, scalable, physical-AI autonomous trucking solution.
On March 18, Torc, the self-driving subsidiary of Daimler Trucks, announced its collaboration with Flex, a world-class provider of automotive-grade compute platforms, and NVIDIA to develop a scalable physical AI compute system for autonomous trucks.