Software Engineer I

About the role

Torc Robotics develops autonomous vehicle technology and robotics software solutions for the transportation and logistics industries. The Software Engineer I role is an entry-level position suited for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are eager to work on self-driving systems and autonomous platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to build and maintain software that powers autonomous driving capabilities across multiple vehicle platforms, providing valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on advancing autonomous vehicle technology and bringing safe self-driving solutions to market. Team members have the opportunity to grow their technical skills while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of mobility and transportation.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Write clean and well-documented code for autonomous vehicle software applications and embedded systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement new software features and capabilities
• Debug and resolve software defects in existing codebases during development testing and integration phases
• Participate in code review sessions to ensure quality consistency and adherence to team standards
• Assist in the design and architecture of software modules that support vehicle perception and control
• Test software components through unit testing integration testing and automated test suite procedures
• Document technical designs and implementation details for current projects and future reference materials
• Support the deployment of software updates to production staging and development environments
• Learn and apply best practices for software development workflows version control and code quality
• Contribute to the improvement of development tools internal processes and engineering team productivity
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate software components with vehicle sensor and actuator systems
• Attend team meetings and sprint planning sessions to track progress and communicate project priorities
• Participate in ongoing research and development initiatives to advance autonomous driving technology
• Help create and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and user guides

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science software engineering or a closely related technical field
• Familiarity with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Python or C++
• Understanding of fundamental software engineering principles data structures and basic algorithms
• Ability to work effectively and communicate clearly within a collaborative team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach to analyzing technical challenges
• Willingness to learn new technologies frameworks and adapt to changing project requirements
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing reliable high-quality software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and sharing ideas
• Comfortable working with Linux-based operating systems and command-line development environments
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team setting

Nice to have

• Prior experience with version control systems such as Git for managing code repositories
• Exposure to Linux-based development environments and command-line interface tools for daily development work
• Familiarity with automotive or robotics software development domains and industry workflows
• Previous internship or cooperative education experience in a software engineering capacity
• Knowledge of containerization tools or cloud-based development platforms is a plus

Skills & tools

• Programming languages including Python and C++ for application and systems development
• Software development lifecycle methodologies and agile team practices for project delivery
• Version control systems such as Git for code management and team collaboration
• Linux operating systems and command-line tools for development testing and debugging
• Unit testing frameworks and debugging tools for ensuring software reliability and correctness
• Software design patterns and architectural principles for building scalable and maintainable systems
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for automated build and release processes

Practical notes

• This position is based at one of three office locations across the United States
• Candidates should be prepared to work on-site at their designated office location
• The role reports to a senior engineer or engineering manager within the team
• Standard business hours apply with flexibility for collaborative work sessions and team meetings held throughout the week
• Torc Robotics values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply
• The company offers mentorship programs and professional development resources for growing engineers

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.