Software Engineer II - Fleet Enablement & Insights

About the role

Torc Robotics is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Fleet Enablement & Insights team. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating and managing the tools and data systems that enhance the efficiency of our fleet operations. You will play a key part in ensuring that the data collected is reliable and contributes to the development of our autonomous truck technology.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and maintain Python-based tools and services that facilitate planning for fleet data collection and manage the data readiness pipeline for our autonomous trucking systems.
• Develop and enhance internal tools to automate processes such as route prioritization, data collection setup, asset tracking, and workflows for data ingestion, validation, and release.
• Generate fleet and data collection metrics, displaying them in real-time dashboards to identify quality issues during missions.
• Contribute to mapping tools that utilize simulation and topology evaluation to ensure mapping updates are validated prior to release.
• Oversee relational and spatial databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability across various datasets.
• Utilize AWS cloud services (including S3, Lambda, ECS, RDS) and Databricks to establish and deploy scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Fleet Operations, Mapping, Perception, Localization, and Data Annotation to align data collection efforts with the needs of downstream consumers.
• Engage in agile practices, including sprint planning and regular team syncs, to maintain clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and resolve technical debt, performance issues, and reliability challenges in the fleet data collection and readiness systems.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python, with a background in developing production-quality tools, scripts, and services.
• Solid experience with SQL for querying and analyzing both relational and analytical data.
• Familiarity with C++ and TypeScript, or the ability to quickly learn these languages for interfacing with vehicle and sensor code and developing internal tools.
• Expertise in databases, particularly PostgreSQL and SQLite.
• Experience with Databricks for handling large-scale data processing and managing data pipelines.
• Proven track record in building metrics, analytics, or reporting pipelines that convert raw operational data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative coding practices.
• Experience with project management tools like JIRA for tracking tasks and deliverables.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with simulation systems for validating spatial, mapping, or sensor data.
• Familiarity with data visualization or dashboarding tools (e.g., Databricks dashboards, Plotly, Grafana) for operational metrics.
• Knowledge of PostGIS for advanced spatial queries and geospatial data management.
• Previous work with High-Definition (HD) maps and related map formats (e.g., OpenDRIVE, NDS, Lanelet2).
• Background in routing or optimization algorithms.
• Experience in autonomous vehicles or machine learning, particularly in how fleet data collection supports the machine learning process.

Practical notes

Torc Robotics offers a competitive salary package that includes a bonus structure and stock options. Full-time employees receive 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision premiums, along with a 401K plan featuring a 6% employer match. Employees enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid vacation, available immediately upon starting. Additional benefits include AD+D and Life Insurance.

Torc is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

About the company

Torc Robotics writes the software that lets heavy trucks drive themselves on public highways. The company began in Blacksburg, Virginia, in 2005 with students from Virginia Tech and later became part of Daimler Truck. Engineering and test work now run in the United States, Canada, and Germany, with an early commercial focus on Freightliner Cascadia trucks used in U.S. freight.