Full-Time
Manager – Engineering
Connected Vehicles
Updated on 3/13/2025
Torc Robotics
501-1,000 employees
Develops autonomous driving technology for trucks
No salary listed
Senior
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- BS/MS Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Industry or Graduate School
- Experience leading engineering teams in the delivery of large-scale applications that support a distributed, cross-functional development organization
- Strong facilitation, technical team coaching, systems thinking, and servant leadership skills
- Proficiency in cloud services and architectures (AWS, Azure)
- Proficiency in current web technologies (HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/JSON)
- Proficiency using version control and CI/CD systems (Git)
- Test automation principles and design
- Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Responsible for team management, including resource allocation, workload prioritization, backlog maintenance, cross-functional team collaboration, talent selection, team onboarding, career development, and performance management
- Accountable for application telemetry to drive on-call support and reporting of performance and user engagement
- Facilitate backlog adjustments to address product changes and to ensure the system operates in accordance with specifications
- Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager to identify and prioritize feature improvements, based on product milestones and end-user feedback
- Guide the team through feature decomposition and the work estimation process
- Oversee team’s progress toward completion, communicating regularly to all levels within the team, department, and organization
- Enforce software development best practices for the team, improving quality, efficiency, and accuracy of the team’s work.
- Experience working with high-level languages (C++, Python)
- Experience working with cloud infrastructure at scale (AWS, Terraform)
- Proficiency in Linux platforms (Ubuntu, Centos)
- Experience in robotic systems
- Experience in connected vehicle solutions (SOVD, telematics, OTA updates, lifecycle management)
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 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, positioning themselves as a leader in the autonomous vehicle market.
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
- Torc's strategic focus on Texas aligns with major freight corridors, enhancing market penetration.
- Partnership with Aeva improves safety and decision-making in autonomous trucks.
- Expansion into Ann Arbor leverages automotive expertise, accelerating technology development.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Waymo could impact Torc's market share.
- Delays in regulatory approvals may hinder Torc's commercial operations.
- Reliance on partnerships like Daimler poses risks if these partnerships dissolve.
What makes Torc Robotics unique
- Torc Robotics focuses on self-driving trucks, a niche in autonomous vehicle technology.
- Their partnership with Daimler Trucks enhances their credibility and market access.
- Torc's modular products allow rapid integration into various robotic systems.
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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
by Max MaxfieldOn the one hand, the overly enthusiastic predictions for fully autonomous automobiles have, thus far, fallen somewhat behind schedule (sad face). On the other hand, it now looks like we will see fully autonomous trucks barreling down our interstate highways circa 2027 (happy face).The idea of autonomous automobiles has been around for longer than most people might think. For example, the concept of self-driving cars was showcased at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York as part of General Motor’s “Futurama” exhibit. This vision included automated highways and predicted autonomous cars “within the next 20 years.”As an aside, when Matt Groening and David X. Cohen created their animated series Futurama in 1999, they borrowed the name from the GM World’s Fair exhibit to reflect their show’s themes of futuristic technology and societal evolution.In 2004, the U.S. Department of Defense held the first DARPA Grand Challenge, sparking predictions that fully autonomous vehicles would be widely available “within the next 10 to 20 years.” (Didn’t someone just say that? It’s like déjà vu all over again!)And in 2015, whilst his attentions were still focused on advancing technology in the form of electronic vehicles and spaceships, the Tony Stark of irrational tweets (a.k.a
Looking ahead to 2027, Torc plans to launch commercial autonomous trucking operations in Texas.
Torc Robotics starts 2025 with revamped strategy(Photo: Torc Robotics)Virginia-based Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is entering 2025 with a revamped growth strategy focused on building out an autonomous hub in Texas while expanding its software footprint in Michigan. The expansion did come with a cost, namely the loss of the original testing location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its technology hub in Stuttgart, Germany, which are winding down during the first half of 2025. Andrew Culhane, chief commercial officer at Torc Robotics, said in the release: “The Albuquerque and Stuttgart locations were critical for our development phases, as we tested on New Mexico highways and developed specifications for our product in Stuttgart. As we shift focus to testing on our launch lane from DFW to Laredo and developing a world-class team, we need to locate our resources in the areas that align with our future plans and lay the foundation for scaling the business to our customers’ needs,”The company also recently announced it had signed a leasing agreement for a facility that will serve as Torc’s autonomous truck hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This location is part of Torc’s autonomous testing and customer freight pilots, ahead of plans for full commercialization in 2027.One reason Dallas-Forth Worth was chosen was its proximity to Laredo, Texas, a major freight route located along Interstate 35. The release notes, “Laredo is the largest economic port of entry in the US, with more than 15,000 truck crossings per day and $320B in total trade last year, opening up a prime opportunity for Torc’s growth.”Part of the expansion comes from a recent milestone last October, when Torc Robotics successfully completed a test of its autonomous truck without a driver in a multilane closed course. The test operated at speeds up to 65 mph with a Daimler Truck Freightliner Cascadia.Amazon goes Old World for new electric trucks(Photo: Mercedes-Benz Trucks/Amazon)Amazon recently placed an order for 200 new eActros600 trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, adding to the 38 electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) in operation in Europe
Torc started 2025 - its 20th anniversary year - in a big way, by making a splash at CES in Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2025.
Torc is preparing to launch a commercial AV lane from Dallas-Fort Worth to Laredo, Texas, as early as 2026 and recalibrating where its workforce is based.