Senior Quality Test Engineer

About the Company

Torc is a leader in autonomous driving technology, commercializing solutions since 2007. As part of the Daimler family, we focus solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform freight movement. Join a team that pioneered autonomous technology and became the first AV software company to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

The Test Engineer supports autonomous vehicle testing and software development, contributing to tools, automation, and CI/CD pipelines within our Autonomous Eco System. This role improves the robustness and safety of self-driving technology while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure rigorous, safety-focused testing and delivery.

Responsibilities

Vehicle Software Testing

• Generate and execute test plans to uncover system limitations and collect relevant data for improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and performance issues, recommending solutions.
• Design and deploy supplementary instrumentation and infrastructure to capture test data.
• Analyze test data and generate reports to communicate performance issues and improvements over time.
• Maintain a verification and validation report showing current vehicle-level system performance against requirements.
• Collaborate with software component teams to generate quantifiable performance metrics and implement vehicle-level tests.
• Provide regular reports consolidating test event results and detailed defect reports with supporting logs.
• Perform on-road testing as a detailed observer/annotator and travel domestically or internationally to support testing (up to 25%).

Software Engineering

• Execute full software development lifecycle activities using C++ and scripting languages in a Linux environment, following Lean-Agile methodologies.
• Complete software assignments including design, implementation, unit testing, vehicle testing, and deployed software maintenance, adhering to quality, build, deploy, test, safety, and process requirements.
• Assist in root cause analysis of issues found in testing and process automation steps.
• Support daily assignments, report progress at stand-ups, and contribute to software and system-level test plans and verification strategies.
• Design and implement systems for data acquisition and analysis from remote vehicles in the field.
• Ensure software updates do not regress performance by utilizing simulation software and scenarios.
• Demonstrate a passion for autonomy technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in a related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or
• Doctorate degree in a related technical field with 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Working-level experience in transportation, engineering, safety, or related technology.
• Experience testing and verifying systems composed of hardware and software components.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS) and software programming/scripting languages (Modern C++, Python, Bash, REST APIs).
• Strong troubleshooting skills applied to complex robotic systems, analyzing problems from mechanical, electrical, and software perspectives.
• Working knowledge of version control (Git) and DevOps concepts/tools (Jenkins), including CI/CD delivery.
• Knowledge of automation and configuration management principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban/Scrum) and ability to design test plans with actionable outputs.
• Ability to monitor software on a laptop, read/analyze/type in a moving vehicle for extended periods, and maintain focus in dynamic, high-stress environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with critical thinking; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust, create reports, and collaborate across teams.
• Attention to detail to identify non-compliant processes and problems, with logical thinking to provide efficient, safe, and high-quality solutions.
• Strong business insight, team orientation, and collaborative style, considering long-term organizational impact in daily decisions.
• Proven time management and organizational skills to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with RT3000 (OxTS) inertial/GPS measurement systems.
• Experience with EuroNCAP test protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401K plan with 6% employer match.
• Flexible schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately).
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance.