What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Systems Engineer - Compute Foundation position at TORC Robotics?
About the Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the Team :
Within the Technology organization, the Compute Foundation division is responsible for the design and provision of a cost-effective, scalable, automotive grade compute platform(s) with the ability to connect easily to the required sensors / devices, while maintaining stable interfaces to the applications.
The Compute Foundation organization achieves their goals, through the design, sourcing, development, build and delivery of a highly scalable Autonomous Driving Kit (AD Kit) including an automotive grade compute platform, cutting-edge sensor technologies, operating system(s), middleware, and software.
The integration will materialize first in an OEM-launched AD Kit for a Class 8 truck from DT, followed by a roll-out across OEM's, by staying on-top of the technology evolution, challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries in the selection, development and integration of scalable hardware and software
What You'll Do :
We are looking for a seasoned Principal Systems Engineer that will bring new ideas, optimizations, and best practices for the entire compute foundation organization. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work closely with directors, managers and engineers to deliver the foundation to host Torc's high-quality safety-critical autonomous driving software.
The Principal Systems Engineer owns and drives the technical direction of the division on a systems level. This includes system, component, safety and cyber security design as well as the definition of the system engineering processes to allow efficient collaboration amongst the teams. The Principal Systems Engineer is establishing key technical milestones to provide a robust, scalable and long-lived solution, that aligns with current and future business objectives. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will identify limitations early in the development and help to eliminate them to secure a smooth integration of the entire Autonomous Driving-Kit into the vehicle platform. As Principal Systems Engineer you will ensure production readiness of the Autonomous-Ready trucks in close collaboration with Torc's OEM Partner, by applying industry best practices in combination with agile development practices
As a strategic thinker, the Principal Systems Engineer is staying on top of latest innovations and drive new ideas into the organization. He / she is also continuously reviewing internal developments and is proactively resolving technical roadblocks within the organization and beyond
- Work collaboratively in Torc's Principal Community and engineering leaders to mature a technical vision across the engineering division and drive technical direction into engineering departments
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable and maintainable system solutions for the broader engineering division
- Set the technical direction and architectural guardrails for the division
- Set the standards of technical excellence and rigor within the Compute Foundation department, in alignment with the engineering division.
- Work with engineering leaders to drive standards of excellence into meaningful processes and practices of engineering
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams in the department promoting best practices, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and architectural principles
- Participate in design and system reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality solutions that adhere to established standards and practices
- Provide mentorship and guidance to next-level engineers, and below, assisting in their technical growth and fostering a culture and learning and development within the department
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices for potential integration with existing solutions
- Participate in project planning and collaborate with technical product managers on the priorities and customer expectations of the proposed system solutions
- Participation in design reviews and problem-solving sessions as it relates to the scope of your influence
- Understanding of trends and cutting-edge technologies of the industry, at times participating in conferences and other external engagements to further the company's interest
- Stride the balance of pragmatic and cutting edge to drive the technical direction of your division
- Troubleshoot and debug the most critical issues related to system integration, determining the root causes, implementing appropriate solutions, and setting up safeguards against reoccurrences
- Spend the personal development on the unsolved challenges of the division, pulling experts and learning new skills as necessary, better understand the direction of the division's technology
What You'll Need to Succeed :
Bonus Points!
Perks of Being a Full-time Torc'r
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work / life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers :
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
195,500-$234,600 USD
At Torc, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc'rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $195,500 - $234,600
