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title: 'Senior System Test Engineer - Simulation at Torc Robotics'
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# Senior System Test Engineer - Simulation at Torc Robotics

- **Company:** Torc Robotics
- **Location:** United States / Blacksburg, VA / Ann Arbor, MI
- **Compensation:** $153k–$184k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/torcrobotics/jobs/8784018002

## Job description

## What you will do

As a Simulation Test Engineer, you will own system-level simulation testing of our autonomous driving software. You will focus on the virtual verification and validation of both perception and autonomous. You will also provide support to Torc’s development and integration teams and be instrumental in growing the robustness and safety of our self-driving technology.

- Identify, plan, and execute simulation test campaigns for autonomous vehicle V&V efforts.
- Interface with Product, Systems, and Safety teams to develop V&V simulation strategies.
- Maintain and improve Torc's Scenario Library, containing Abstract, Logical, and Concrete scenarios to ensure robust ODD coverage.
- Acknowledge testing gaps and derive requirements for new or improved test tools, simulation environments, and test frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal tools teams and external vendors to evolve Torc's simulation and virtual testing toolchains.
- Perform in-depth analysis and triage of simulation results, including development of dashboards and test reports to communicate results clearly to stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or engineering equivalent with 6+ years of experience OR a Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience.
- Experience with virtual testing and simulation of perception and autonomous vehicle behavior.
- Experience developing scenarios compliant with the ASM OpenScenario standard, especially Abstract and/or Logical Scenarios.
- Experience developing  Test Cases and Test Procedures.
- Scripting in .yaml and using Python for data analysis.
- Experience with software and system troubleshooting and problem-solving with specific focus on system-level analysis, fault isolation, and identification.
- Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
- Working knowledge of basic probability and linear algebra.
- Experience effectively reporting progress and test results to stakeholders.
- Familiar with the state-of-the-art approaches of autonomous vehicle validation.

Bonus Points!

- Automotive or similar test and validation experience.
- Experience with developing & validating sensor models, traffic vehicle models, and vehicle dynamics models.
- ROS (Robot Operating System).
- Ability to mentor lower-level engineers.

Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range $153,200—$183,800 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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