Software Systems Engineering

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.
The Operating System Team develops and maintains a light-weight in-house modified Linux distribution based on the usage of open source technologies. This also comprises the integration of third party libraries to efficiently run Machine Learning based Applications on NVIDIA target SoCs as wall as the development, operation and maintenance of the required build-system technologies.
Work on Linux kernel modules

• Incorporate Linux Distribution in to build and deployment toolchain
• Perform system-level debugging and performance tuning
• Develop shell scripts and automation tools
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Hardware, Networking)
• Manage package builds and deployments
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and real-time behavior of embedded applications.
• Integrate and maintain third-party software and open-source software

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 4+ years of experience or;
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 0-3+ years of experience.
Strong understanding of Linux internals, including user space vs kernel space, device trees, systemd and system boot-up.

• Familiar with Linux Kernel architecture ( Scheduler (CFS vs RT), Memory management (paging, slab, CMA), Interrupt handling, softirq/tasklets)
• Familiar with Linux boot up sequence and bootloaders.
• Linux security knowledge (secure boot chain, signed kernel modules), filesystem hardening, namespace isolation (LSM).
• Strong experience with Linux development in Embedded Systems, latency analysis (CyclicTest,ftrace)
• Strong knowledge in building real time Embedded Systems for automotive or similar industries
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, SSH,
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, and GPIO.
• Knowledge of software version control (e.g., Experience with Python, Bash scripting, or other relevant tools for automation and testing.
• Experience with Vector Cast or GTest for unit testing.
• Experience working with scrum / Agile teams.
• Automotive ASPICE knowledge – V Cycle

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r
A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• AD+D and Life Insurance

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.
Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.