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Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, currently focused on commercializing self-driving trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. Founded in 2005, Torc has extensive experience in developing safety-critical, self-driving solutions.

Torc Robotics

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 37k-52k USD

Canada only

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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

We are looking for detail-oriented Data Annotators to join our team. In this role, you will help support Torc’s data annotation and quality assurance pipeline by labeling information from different sensors, including images and LiDAR, to help train AI systems used in autonomous trucks.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Annotator, you’ll work with both 2D images and 3D sensor data to help AI systems recognize and understand their surroundings. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Labeling objects using specialized tools to create:
    • 2D bounding boxes
    • 3D cuboids
    • Other shape types to represent vehicles, road features, obstacles, and more
  • Reviewing pre-labeled data to ensure it follows detailed guidelines
  • Accepting, rejecting, or correcting annotations using our software
  • Providing clear notes when corrections are needed
  • Learning and mastering our internal tools over time

Your work directly supports the development of safer autonomous vehicle technology by ensuring the AI models used on those vehicles are trained with high-quality, accurate data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately annotate objects in both 2D and 3D environments
  • Follow instructions and guidelines consistently across tasks
  • Take ownership of your assignments and adapt to procedural updates
  • Apply feedback to continuously improve your skills and workflow
  • Collaborate with teammates and communicate effectively

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to stay focused and work efficiently during repetitive tasks
  • Comfortable supporting multiple projects and switching priorities when needed
  • Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Clear and effective communication skills

Knowledge of English is required since the selected candidate will need to collaborate daily with English-speaking colleagues in the United States and work with technical documentation written exclusively in English.

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r (Canada)

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
  • Medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees
  • RRSP plan with a 4% employer match
  • Public Transit Subsidy (Montreal area only)
  • Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation
  • Company-wide holiday office closures
  • 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.

Canada Pay Range

$36,608 - $52,200 CAD

Job ID: 102444

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Salary: 37k-52k USD

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About Torc Robotics

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What began in 2005 as Torc Technologies, a venture by a group of Virginia Tech graduate students, has evolved into a leading name in autonomous vehicle technology. The mission from the outset was to continue their collegiate work on autonomous vehicle software, initially focusing on Tele-Operated Robotic Controls (TORC) and developing Level 4 autonomous technology. A significant early milestone came in 2007 when Torc, in partnership with Virginia Tech, secured third place in the DARPA Urban Challenge. This achievement involved their Ford Escape, 'Odin,' autonomously navigating 60 miles of urban and off-road environments.

The company's journey continued with impactful projects, including a 2010 partnership with Virginia Tech for the National Federation of the Blind's Blind Driver Challenge, which earned them the National Instruments' 2010 Application of the Year. This project saw a blind driver independently operate Torc's modified Ford Escape on the Daytona Speedway in 2011. Torc's expertise also extended to defense, developing autonomous solutions like the Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS) to assist military personnel. Over the years, Torc has been involved in various defense and heavy equipment applications, and participated in the DARPA Robotics Challenge. A pivotal moment arrived in March 2019 when Daimler AG, through Daimler Trucks North America, acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics. This partnership shifted Torc's primary focus to commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the United States. Torc is now an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. The company has since expanded its operations, opening an engineering office in Austin, Texas, and a Technology and Development Center in Stuttgart, Germany in 2022, as well as facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Montreal, Canada. Torc continues to advance its 'physical AI,' enabling self-driving trucks to perceive, understand, and act in the real world, with a commercial launch targeted for 2027.

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