Senior Software Engineer – Autonomy Core Frameworks

Torc Robotics

Senior software engineer architecting core autonomy frameworks for Torc, which develops software for automated trucks. Leading C++ platform design, validation, reliability, and engineering standards.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,800 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++17 and Python for developing and integrating autonomous driving systems, with a strong focus on architectural design, testing strategies, and mentoring engineering teams. Proven ability to establish scalable engineering standards and drive improvements in system reliability and performance.

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C++17 ProgrammingPython ScriptingSystems-Level Software DesignModular ArchitectureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

C++17PythonSystems-Level Software DesignTesting StrategiesContinuous IntegrationModular ArchitectureConcurrencyRefactoringObservabilitySimulation Frameworks

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical CoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ROS 2GitHub ActionsJenkinsBazelMiddleware

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Autonomous SystemsRoboticsDistributed SystemsSafety-Critical Software DevelopmentISO 26262SOTIFASPICE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Distributed SystemsJenkinsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and evolution of core frameworks underpinning Torc's autonomous driving stack, including state management, inter-component communication, abstraction layers, and common utilities
Drive technical direction for real-time C++ architectural components and patterns supporting system-wide data flow, component coordination, error handling, and operational observability
Establish scalable architectural patterns and abstractions for autonomous driving capabilities and guide long-term platform design decisions
Collaborate with Behavior and Perception teams to maintain clean integration boundaries and coherent shared abstractions
Lead architecture, design, and code reviews and establish engineering standards for reliability, maintainability, testability, and scalability
Mentor software engineers through technical coaching, architectural guidance, and day-to-day collaboration
Champion validation, testing strategies, observability frameworks, and production-readiness practices
Perform root cause analysis of complex platform-level issues and drive improvements to reliability, performance, and resilience
Define and evolve simulation and validation frameworks for testing across operational scenarios and edge cases
Evaluate emerging architectural patterns, systems research, and advanced techniques
Communicate architectural concepts and technical vision across engineering, product, and leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline with 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience, or demonstrated success designing and evolving complex production software platforms with ownership of architectural decisions
Deep experience with C++17 and recent standards
Comfort using Python to script and integrate systems
Experience across autonomous systems/robotics, distributed systems, or complex embedded environments using middleware with publish-subscribe communication patterns
Strong experience with testing, continuous integration, and build systems
Deep experience with systems-level software design, managing technical debt, refactoring large codebases, and evolving platforms while maintaining stability and performance
Experience mentoring engineers through technical leadership, architecture reviews, code reviews, and establishing scalable engineering standards
Strong mastery of modular/composable architecture, design patterns, concurrency, testing strategies, and long-term maintainability
Bonus: Experience with robotics middleware such as ROS 2
Bonus: Expertise in distributed systems design, consensus algorithms, state synchronization, event-driven architectures, and deterministic replay
Bonus: Familiarity with ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASPICE, or other safety-critical software development standards
Bonus: Experience with GitHub Actions and Jenkins
Bonus: Experience with Bazel and Bazel-based build systems
Bonus: Experience designing observability, logging, and monitoring systems for complex distributed systems
Bonus: Experience with simulations for regression testing
Bonus: Experience managing versioning and conversion of data schemas at scale

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
Generous paid vacation available immediately after start date
AD+D and Life Insurance
Potential sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation depending on the position
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits