Job description
** About Torc **
Torc has been a leader in autonomous vehicle technology since 2007. Now part of the Daimler family, we’re focused on building the software that will bring autonomous trucks to market.
** The Team **
The Device Drivers team builds and maintains the software that configures and interfaces with our sensors, moving data from sensors to the systems that consume it primarily using C++ .
** What You’ll Do **
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Design and implement software integrating external sensors (PCIe, DMA, Ethernet, CAN) into the system using C++ , including debugging and performance tuning at the system level.
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Maintain software releases and testing artifacts .
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Optimize real-time behavior, memory usage, and performance of real-time applications running in multi-threaded, multi-core environments.
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Maintain automated build pipelines, test environments, and test tooling using C++/Python/Bash . Partner with DevOps, QA, Hardware, and Networking teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure system security, stability, and scalability.
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Integrate and maintain third-party and open-source software .
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C ontribute to technical design discussions and documentation.
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Provide technical guidance to junior engineers on driver design and debugging approaches.
** What You’ll Need **
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering , Computer Science, or related field, with 3-6+ years of relevant experience.
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Strong C/C++ proficiency and hands-on experience with device drivers/user-space drivers, Linux embedded development, systemd service management, general Linux system administration, and real-time systems (latency analysis via CyclicTest , ftrace ).
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Working knowledge of build systems (Make, CMake , Yocto , Buildstream , or Bazel), containers/namespace isolation, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, GPIO).
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Comfort with OS fundamentals (system calls, memory/process management, semaphores, mutexes, message queues, shared memory), networking protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP), and debugging tools (GDB, strace , Valgrind ).
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Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and Agile/Scrum team experience.
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Nice to have: Nvidia DriveOS exposure, ISO 26262/61508 familiarity, and Automotive ASPICE (V-Cycle) knowledge.
** Perks of Being a Full-Time Torc’r **
Competitive comp with bonus and stock options, 100% paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with 6% match, generous flexible PTO from day one, and AD&D/Life Insurance.
Torc is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, veteran status, or disability.
**Hiring Range for Job Opening **
US Pay Range
$160,800 - $193,000 USD