Software Engineer II, Mission Interface

Ann Arbor, MI · full time · Mid

$139,000 – $166,800

Listed on Torc Robotics’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role develops software that allows mission control and remote assistance teams to command and monitor autonomous trucks, requiring expertise in real-time C++ systems and vehicle dynamics for safety-critical applications. It suits experienced embedded systems engineers interested in autonomous vehicles and advancing the commercialization of self-driving freight solutions.

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What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 0-3+ years of experience
Strong C++ programming (C++14/17 or later) for real-time and safety-critical applications
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and kinematic models
Clean, maintainable, testable code with software engineering best practices
5+ years designing and implementing embedded software
C++ code optimization for speed and memory
Unit and systems level testing experience
Technical documentation creation

Nice to have

Familiarity with AV/ADAS components and concepts
Experience with observability and visualization platforms like Datadog, Tableau, or Foxglove
2–5 years of professional Python development
Robotic/autonomous frameworks experience (ROS/ROS2, Autoware, Apollo)
Knowledge of CAN and Ethernet protocols
Understanding of safety and software standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASPICE, CMMI)
Experience with software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle testing
Research or industry experience in robotics or autonomy