Director of Engineering, TorcOS

Within the TorcOS organization, the team is responsible for the foundational software stack enabling Torc’s autonomous driving platform. TorcOS provides the BaseOS, middleware, device drivers, data recording infrastructure, and AUTOSAR base software that powers the embedded compute platforms used throughout Torc Drive. The Director of Engineering – TorcOS owns and drives the execution strategy, organizational effectiveness, and engineering delivery across foundational software domains including embedded Linux platforms, middleware systems, device drivers, data recording infrastructure, and AUTOSAR base software.

Responsibilities

Work closely with managers, principal engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver the foundational embedded software platform supporting the development of Torc’s autonomous driving system; Development of business plans and operational priorities to meet goals and objectives of the organization; Facilitation of processes for the delivery of scalable and high-quality embedded software platforms supporting autonomous driving systems; Collaboration with other management and engineering teams as needed to meet goals, monitor performance, and achieve objectives; Driving organizational accountability through metrics, engineering processes, and delivery standards; Understanding of the technical domain of the team’s embedded platform and middleware solutions; Career development, coaching, and mentoring of managers and engineers; Selection and performance management of the teams; Continuous performance feedback and organizational development; Compensation analysis in close collaboration with peer managers and People Operations; Supporting organizational scalability through process improvements, engineering best practices, and operational consistency; Partnering with platform, autonomy, hardware, safety, and integration teams to ensure reliable system-level software delivery

Requirements

Ability to be a strategic partner to the organization and identify and plan for future organizational and technical needs; Strong engineering background within embedded software systems and platform development environments; Demonstrated experience leading managers and engineering organizations responsible for highly complex software platforms; Experience driving engineering processes, organizational standards, and scalable delivery frameworks across distributed teams; Ability to effectively manage a team of managers and professionals while identifying opportunities to grow and develop the organization; Strong experience with embedded Linux systems, middleware frameworks, or low-level platform software; Experience working with safety-critical or highly reliable software systems; Experience driving cross-functional execution across software, hardware, systems, integration, and validation organizations; Ability to evangelize best practices and promote consistent standards including test automation, observability, platform reliability, and performance metrics; Experience supporting incident response, root-cause investigations, security initiatives, and compliance activities; Strong communication and organizational leadership skills in fast-paced engineering environments

Nice to have

Experience within the autonomous vehicle industry; Experience within the Automotive Industry; Experience leading embedded Linux or middleware platform organizations; Experience with device drivers, BSPs, or hardware abstraction layers; Experience with robotic communication frameworks or distributed software systems; Experience with AUTOSAR base software and microcontroller platforms; Experience with safety-critical system designs and standards; Experience with system bring-up, bootloaders, flashing tools, or platform integration activities; Experience supporting large-scale sensor data systems, logging, or recording frameworks

Benefits

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