Senior Software Engineer – Behaviors

Torc Robotics

Senior Software Engineer developing key software systems for autonomous trucks at Torc Robotics. Focusing on planning, prediction, and decision-making algorithms for safe navigation.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Missouri, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,800 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain planning and prediction systems, including trajectory generation, behavior prediction, decision-making, and motion planning algorithms for autonomous trucks.
Contribute to the evaluation and development of planning approaches, including optimization-based, learning-based, and hybrid architectures.
Develop production-quality software using modern C++ within a Linux environment while adhering to quality, safety, testing, and deployment best practices.
Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to technical designs that support scalable and maintainable autonomy systems.
Develop and execute validation strategies across Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (ViL) environments.
Collaborate closely with Safety, Controls, Perception, Validation, and Simulation teams to develop safe and reliable autonomous driving behaviors.
Investigate and debug vehicle behavior by reproducing issues in simulation, analyzing system performance, and implementing software improvements.
Support vehicle integration, deployment activities, and post-deployment investigations to ensure reliable autonomy performance.
Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Behaviors organization.
Mentor junior engineers through collaboration, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of industry experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience; OR PhD with 1+ years of experience.
Strong proficiency in modern C++ development within Linux-based environments.
Experience developing robotics, autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or other complex real-time software systems.
Experience designing and developing motion planning, behavior planning, prediction, decision-making, or related autonomy capabilities.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design principles, and scalable development practices.
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through validation, deployment, and operational support.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex system-level issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a highly collaborative environment.

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)
Company-wide holiday office closures
AD+D and Life Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

modern C++Linuxmotion planning algorithmsbehavior predictiondecision-makingtrajectory generationsoftware development lifecyclevalidation strategiesdebuggingreal-time software systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringtechnical guidanceknowledge sharingindependent workcross-functional teamworkcontinuous improvementtechnical design reviews