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# Quality Test Engineer, II at Torc Robotics

- **Company:** Torc Robotics
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX
- **Compensation:** $109k–$131k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics/jobs/8687885002

## Job description

## 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](https://www.daimlertruck.com), 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

The Test Engineer supports the testing of our autonomous vehicles in addition to software development and engineering activities supporting the delivery of software tools, automation, and CI/CD pipelines within our Autonomous Eco System. Responsibilities include generating and executing vehicle test plans, analyzing the resulting test data, designing strategic test progression, and supporting full-lifecycle development of proprietary software solutions for the testing and delivery of our Autonomous Eco System. This position is instrumental in improving the robustness and safety of our self-driving technology, and works closely with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure robust, safety-focused testing and delivery.

## What You'll Do

Vehicle Software Testing

- Generate and execute test plans to uncover the limitations of our systems, collecting relevant data to drive improvements.
- Perform root cause analysis of identified defects and performance issues, and provide recommended solutions.
- Design and deploy supplementary instrumentation and infrastructure required to capture data as defined by the test plans.
- Analyze test data and generate reports to communicate performance issues and capability improvements over time.
- Maintain a verification and validation report showing current performance of the vehicle-level system against system requirements.
- Work closely with software component teams to generate quantifiable performance metrics and implement vehicle-level tests for individual system components.
- Provide regular reports to software component and system design teams, consolidating test event results and generating detailed defect reports with supporting logs.
- Perform on-road testing in autonomous vehicles as a detailed observer/annotator.
- Travel domestically or internationally to support on-road vehicle testing, up to 25%.

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Software Engineering

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

## What You'll Need to Succeed

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required

- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or another relevant technical field, OR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or another relevant technical field with 4+ years of technically relevant work experience

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Working-level experience in transportation, engineering, safety, or related technology.
- Working-level experience with testing and verification of systems composed of both hardware and software components.
- Working-level software development knowledge in a Linux environment (Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Working knowledge of software programming and scripting languages (Modern C++, Python, Bash, REST APIs).
- Working-level troubleshooting skills (real-time and in-depth analysis) applied to a complex robotic system, with demonstrated ability to analyze a problem from a full system perspective (mechanical, electrical, and software).
- Working knowledge of version control systems (Git).
- Working-level experience with a DevOps mindset and knowledge of CI/CD delivery concepts and tools (Jenkins).
- Working knowledge of automation and configuration management principles.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Kanban/Scrum) with the ability to support technology development and improvements by designing test plans with actionable outputs.
- Ability to monitor software on a laptop, and read, analyze, and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods of time.
- Working-level analytical and problem-solving skills with good critical thinking. Ability to maintain continuous focus, stay alert, and maintain composure with dynamic, appropriate reactions in a highly stressful environment. Experience operating in a complex, dynamic environment under occasional high-stress situations.
- Working-level contributor, both internal and external to the team, in engineering discussions, providing input, feedback, and guidance to others.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment working independently and without distraction throughout the shift.
- Working-level ability to execute toward the completion of a complex project spanning multiple disciplines and teams.
- Highly skilled and proficient in discipline; conducts routine work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust and strong working relationships, effectively create and proofread documents and reports, and communicate with a diverse workforce.
- Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that don't comply with protocol.
- Critical and logical thinking to identify problems and provide solutions that ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Strong business insight and judgment, team orientation, and collaborative style. Daily work and decision-making consider long-term and overall organizational impact.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate resources, prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Bonus Points!

- Experience with closed course testing

## 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

Inclusion and Belonging Statement

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.

Job ID: 102921 Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range $108,900—$130,700 USD

## About Torc Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck developing SAE Level 4 autonomous driving software for long-haul, hub-to-hub freight trucks.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Daimler Truck)
- **Headquarters**: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA (additional offices in Fort Worth, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Montréal, Canada)
- **Founded**: 2005 (as Torc Technologies)
- **Founders**: Group of Virginia Tech alumni (team from the DARPA Urban Challenge)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Autonomous vehicle technology / Trucking & freight logistics
- **Target customers**: B2B – large fleet operators and trucking companies (middle-mile hub-to-hub routes over 250 miles)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Drive the future of freight” by commercializing safe, self-driving trucks

## Products & Services
- **Torc Self-Driving Software**: Full-stack autonomy system (perception, planning, control) for SAE Level 4 operation, integrated into the Daimler Truck Freightliner Cascadia platform.
- **Autonomous-Ready Cascadia**: A redundant chassis with fail-safe steering, braking, power net, and secondary communications network built by Daimler Truck.
- **Testing & Validation**: Closed-course and public-road testing in Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, and 20+ U.S. states over the past 14 years.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private subsidiary of Daimler Truck)
- **Key Metric**: Commercial launch targeted for **2027**; first driverless (no safety driver) journey completed in **2025**. Acquired Algolux (Montréal) in 2023 for computer vision and ML expertise.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Daimler Truck (parent/owner), AAA (safety partnership), Transdev (shuttle partnership), Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and major fleet operators.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding into Canada (Montréal office); headcount growing with 54 open positions posted on Greenhouse; Daimler Truck is building production-ready autonomous Cascadia chassis; years of real-world testing.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep truck OEM relationship**: As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, Torc has direct integration into the leading Class 8 truck platform (Freightliner Cascadia).
- **20-year legacy**: Founded in 2005 from DARPA Urban Challenge roots; one of the first AV software companies to focus exclusively on trucking.
- **Safety-first design**: Redundant steering, braking, and communications, plus a partnership with AAA on safety criteria.
- **Focused product**: Targets only highway middle-mile (250+ miles), avoiding complex city driving – a clear, commercially viable use case.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercialization**: First market-ready generation of self-driving trucks on sale in **2027**. Currently validating the system on public roads with safety drivers.
- **Scaling operations**: Expanding engineering centers (Montréal, Ann Arbor, Fort Worth) and building a robust data/ML pipeline at petabyte scale.
- **Talent development**: Growing “Emerging Talent” program (co-ops, internships, early career) and partnerships with educational institutions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as collaborative, ego-free, and innovative. “Everyone is empowered to solve challenges.” Open forums and accessible leadership.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Multiple remote positions available (U.S. and Canada), plus on-site roles in Blacksburg, Ann Arbor, Fort Worth, and Montréal.
- **Benefits (U.S.)**:
  - 100% company-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision
  - Generous front-loaded PTO, plus a winter shutdown (Christmas–New Year)
  - Fully paid parental leave (100% salary continuation)
  - 401(k) with company match, LTD/STD, life insurance, pet insurance, legal services
- **Benefits (Canada)**: Extended health/dental/vision, RRSP with DPSP matching, employer-paid life/AD&D, LTD.
- **Engineering culture**: Work on cutting-edge autonomy, perception, ML, and data infrastructure alongside world-class experts.

## Sources
1. [torc.ai/about-us](https://torc.ai/about-us/)
2. [torc.ai/careers](https://torc.ai/careers/)
3. [torc.ai/frequently-asked-questions](https://torc.ai/frequently-asked-questions/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics)

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