Torc Robotics - Senior Software Engineer, Calibration

Remote - U.S, Ann Arbor, MI - Hybrid$160k - $193k+ Equity3mo ago

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5–7+ years of experience (or a Master’s Degree with 3–5+ years of experience). • Proven expertise in Python and C++ for algorithm development, system design, and high-performance tooling. • Advanced experience with OpenCV, ROS, and numerical libraries for computer vision and robotics applications. • Deep understanding of multi-sensor calibration (camera, Lidar, IMU) in robotics or autonomous systems. • Strong mathematical foundation in 3D geometry, non-linear optimization, and matrix math, including SE(3) and SO(3) transformations. • Proficiency in Linux development, version control (Git), containerization (Docker), and build systems (Bazel). • Demonstrated experience designing scalable software architectures and leading technical initiatives. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive cross-team technical alignment. • Familiarity with non-linear least squares solvers (e.g., Ceres, g2o) and large-scale optimization. • Background in sensor simulation, synthetic data generation, or validation frameworks. • Prior contributions to ROS-based open-source calibration or robotics tools. • Experience influencing technical roadmaps and defining long-term software strategies. • Uses vim as a primary editor (yes, still really). • Willingness to travel occasionally. • Work Location: For this position, we are open to hiring in Ann Arbor, MI (U.S.) office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States. • Work Location:

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Software Engineer on AdKit CE&C, you will be directly involved in bringing our software solution toward its long-term implementation. To successfully accomplish this, you would need to: • Own the design and architecture for a scalable sensor calibration pipeline in C++, leveraging available libraries (OpenCV, linear algebra libraries) for real-time and offline calibration. • Deep expertise in linear algebra to lead the design and implementation of spatial computational system for multi-modals sensor platforms. Apply advanced mathematical rigor using Lie groups, quaternions, and 3D transformations to ensure accurate spatial calibration. • Lead the development of specialized dedicated libraries allowing sensor-to-sensor extrinsic calibration (lidar-camera, imu-lidar, etc.) using multi-sensor targetless detections during robotics missions. • Experience with camera intrinsic and extrinsic calibration. • Drive the design and maintenance of simulation tools and data pipelines for sensor modeling, calibration validation, and large-scale regression testing. • Collaborate cross-functionally with perception, simulation, and platform teams to define calibration requirements, set best practices, and ensure robustness across hardware configurations and software releases. • Establish and maintain CI/CD-integrated calibration workflows using Docker, Bazel, and Git to enable reproducible, automated testing and deployment. • Lead deep-dive debugging and root-cause analysis of complex sensor alignment issues in vehicle logs and simulation using ROS tools, rviz, and custom visualization utilities. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews, fostering a culture of high-quality software design and code excellence.

Benefits

• 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 matchFlexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)Company-wide holiday office closures • 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 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.