Senior, Software Engineer - SDT Applications

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

The SDT (Self-Driving Truck) Base Apps team develops foundational applications that enable our product to be successful. From the communication between our Virtual Driver and our cloud-based Mission Management platform to diagnostics and software update interfaces. We are the over-the-air bridge for communicating with the SDT in a robust and reliable way.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the design and implementation of interfaces between the SDT and Mission Management for Telemetry, Remote Assistance, and Diagnostics (SOVD) use cases


• Write secure, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for both performance and flexibility


• Clearly communicate daily status on assigned activities and follow company policies and procedures


• Work in a highly collaborative environment

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 6+ years experience (or Master’s with 4+ years)


• Proficiency in modern C++ (11/14/17), design patterns, and real-time application development


• Solid experience with Linux, ROS2, and embedded system interfaces


• Hands-on experience with IoT frameworks, WebRTC, and video streaming pipelines


• Familiarity with diagnostics protocols such as SOVD and UDS


• Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, PKI) and security best practices

Bonus Points!

• Exposure to cloud-based diagnostics or monitoring platforms


• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Experience with automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434, threat modeling)


• Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, or TSN-based vehicle networks


• Prior work on over-the-air update pipelines or remote debugging tools

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)


• Company-wide holiday office closures


• AD+D and Life Insurance

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$160,800 - $193,000 USD

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.