Systems Engineer I - Test Automation

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

Torc is developing Level 4 autonomous semi-truck software to transform how freight moves across the world. As a Software Engineer I on the Test Automation team, you will support the development of automated validation systems used to verify software releases across embedded and autonomy platforms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.

This team focuses on validating software early in the development lifecycle by building scalable automation frameworks and validation infrastructure that improve release quality and system reliability before deployment onto vehicles. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support automated testing workflows, debug issues across hardware and software systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Torc’s validation infrastructure.

Your work will directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and scalability of Torc’s autonomous driving platform.

What You’ll Do

Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks for component-level validation using HIL systems

Develop Python-based tooling supporting test automation, validation workflows, and data analysis

Support execution and monitoring of automated software validation across embedded and autonomy subsystems

Assist in analyzing test failures, debugging issues, and investigating root causes across hardware and software components

Collaborate with systems, embedded, and autonomy teams to support validation strategies and improve test coverage

Help maintain scalable test infrastructure and CI-based validation workflows

Support integration and verification activities involving sensors, compute platforms, and control systems

Participate in test planning, automation improvements, and validation activities across the software development lifecycle

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field plus 0–4 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related technical field

Strong programming experience in Python

Familiarity with software development workflows including version control, build systems, or CI/CD environments

Basic understanding of embedded systems, robotics systems, or hardware/software integration concepts

Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and troubleshoot software or system-level problems

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment

Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in an evolving technical environment

Bonus Points

Exposure to HIL systems, embedded platforms, or automated testing environments

Experience working with robotics, autonomous systems, or ADAS technologies

Familiarity with containers, automation frameworks, or validation infrastructure

Exposure to real-time or safety-critical systems

Experience with data analysis, telemetry analysis, or system debugging workflows

Familiarity with systems engineering principles or structured validation methodologies

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:

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)

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. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation …