Full-Time

Technical Product Manager

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Torc Robotics

Torc Robotics

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous driving technology for trucks

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$153.2k - $183.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Options

Mid

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Operations
Product
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
AUTOSAR
Groovy
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BS+ 4+ years of experience OR MS+ 3+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with Continuous integration/Continuous delivery concepts and tools
  • Proficiency using version control systems (Git)
  • Proficient working with cloud infrastructure at scale (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with Linux platforms (Ubuntu, Centos)
  • Experience with test automation principles and design
  • Experience in high-level and scripting languages (C++, Python, bash, groovy)
  • Experience with build automation and static analysis tools (CMake, Cppcheck, Clang-Tidy)
  • Experience with containerization and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with Configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
  • Experience working with industrial coding standards such as MISRA, AUTOSAR, etc
Responsibilities
  • Accountable for ensuring consistent delivery of critical projects that meet the company's objectives, coordinating efforts and resources, identifying, and removing organizational barriers to execution as the internal representative of the customer to the engineering organization.
  • Responsible for analyzing and communicating product initiatives to development teams, leadership, and other stakeholders. Break down the product initiatives into department-level quarterly plans.
  • Analyze top-level product requirements to develop associated department-level plans for components that advance the virtual driver product towards commercial launch.
  • Create strong working relationships and maintain effective communication across all product development teams, informing others of new features and release timelines, and soliciting frequent feedback from stakeholders for action.
  • Build trust and strong working relationships with the technical subject matter experts and principal engineers that steward the technical roadmap.
  • Consult with relevant technical experts and synthesize their input with your own technical and industry knowledge to create and define a balanced product development backlog which drives teams towards the most cost-effective path to commercial launch.
  • Cohesively and succinctly present quarterly departmental plans based on cross-functional dependencies for evaluation and approval by engineering leadership at the executive level.
  • Represent product development plans, showcase recent development efforts in regular reviews, and synthesize changes in urgency to resolve product issues within the applicable department.
  • Partner with engineering leadership to define timelines/milestones, identify/mitigate risks, recommend resource allocation, track progress, resolve dependencies, and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Set clear, actionable development team workloads that deliver epic acceptance criteria that cleanly support initiative-level acceptance criteria, delegate tasks and set deadlines.
  • Monitor epic status and report metrics for management recognition. Clarify metrics and measurable goals to identify work, clarify urgency and importance, follow-up and verify solutions/results, measure success, review for continuous improvement and effective time management.
  • Provide candid and constructive feedback to development team members that maximizes team goals and individual employee potential. Report any issues of concern to managers.
  • Create a motivating and inspiring development team environment with an open communication culture. Act proactively to ensure smooth development team operations and effective collaboration.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement. Identify process gaps and/or new areas of focus for continuously improving engineering planning, communication, and execution.

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