Staff Software Engineer – Behaviors

Torc Robotics

Staff Software Engineer developing autonomous truck planning systems at Torc Robotics. Design, analyze, and improve motion planning algorithms for smarter vehicle navigation.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,200 - $223,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain core planning and prediction systems, including trajectory generation, behavior prediction, decision-making, and motion planning algorithms for autonomous trucks.
Advance and evaluate multiple planning approaches, including optimization-based, learning-based, and hybrid architectures, making data-driven decisions on where each methodology delivers the greatest value.
Own technical solutions across the full software lifecycle, including architecture design, implementation, testing, simulation validation, vehicle integration, deployment, and long-term maintenance.
Develop production-quality software using modern C++ within a Linux environment while adhering to quality, safety, testing, and deployment best practices.
Drive simulation-based validation efforts across Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) environments to ensure robust performance and prevent regressions.
Partner closely with Safety, Controls, Perception, Validation, and Simulation teams to develop safe and reliable autonomous driving behaviors, including fallback strategies and minimum-risk maneuvers.
Lead root-cause investigations by reproducing field issues in simulation, debugging vehicle behavior, and translating findings into actionable software improvements.
Influence technical strategy, roadmap planning, and long-term architectural direction across the Behaviors organization.
Act as a technical lead on complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment and execution across teams and stakeholders.
Mentor engineers, raise technical standards, and help develop the next generation of autonomy leaders within the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 10+ years of industry experience; OR Master's degree with 7+ years of experience; OR PhD with 5+ years of experience.
Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ development within Linux-based environments.
Demonstrated experience delivering robotics, autonomous vehicle, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) software into production.
Strong experience designing and developing motion planning, behavior planning, prediction, or decision-making systems for autonomous systems or robotics applications.
Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and scalable engineering practices.
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through deployment and operational support.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical direction across organizations.
Ability to operate independently in highly ambiguous environments while driving complex technical initiatives to completion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
AD+D and Life Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

modern C++Linuxmotion planningbehavior predictiondecision-making systemssoftware architecturesystem designsoftware development lifecyclesimulation validationrobotics

Soft Skills

strong communicationcollaborationinfluence technical directionoperate independentlydrive complex technical initiativesmentoringleadershipproblem-solvingtechnical strategycross-functional alignment