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Senior Product Manager – TorcDrive

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: 161k-193k USD

United States 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:

This team is looking for someone with combined technical and product management experience to define and drive the next generation of on-road autonomous driving technology, meeting customer needs as effectively and efficiently as possible. Works closely with cross-functional teams to define the capabilities and features that will unlock autonomous driving. In addition, they will deliver actionable product definitions and respective roadmaps to achieve product milestones, integrate plans with organizational leaders, obtain feedback from customers and stakeholders, and maintain a backlog of work that balances customer requirements with technological feasibility and company objectives. They will also own the product definition, scope, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration to enable the product development plan of their specific area as well as serve as a subject matter expert. Finally, this position will work closely with potential customers, engineering, technical partners, strategy, marketing, and sales to ensure that the product meets the needs of Torc and future customers.

What You’ll Do:

  • Drive the product vision internally by developing high-quality product definition, scoping, and prioritization.
  • Drive the development of product features and functionality by liaising between the engineering team and relevant stakeholders. Gather user requirements, build product requirements, and communicate with engineering and other stakeholders at all levels of planning and execution.
  • Define clear, testable, and concise high-quality product requirements, success metrics and prioritization based on customer feedback, market research, and business priorities, and effectively communicate them to the relevant TPM and engineering teams.
  • Develop and propose process improvement initiatives to ensure cross-functional alignment between teams and projects. Support the process rollout and iterative cycle for continuous improvement.
  • Actively participate in regular planning exercises to support product prioritization across the company.
  • Analyze and understand customer, commercial, and technical constraints and tradeoffs by collaborating with engineering, commercial, legal, safety and regulatory to inform product roadmaps and backlogs. Recommend path forward with agreement from senior managers.
  • Define, analyze, communicate, and continuously update key product plans and metrics to ensure priorities remain up to date.
  • Develop and execute compelling customer demos and customer meeting outcomes.
  • Collaborate, research, review competitor communications, and analyze and compare competing products to ensure Torc maintains the best products available.
  • Help set, track, and achieve goals aligned with company-wide vision, goals, and initiatives.
  • Champion customer-focused development across Torc and support the business to embrace customer-centric work culture.
  • Act as a role model for Torc’s Values.

What you’ll need to Succeed:

  • Demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through:
    • BS+ in business, engineering, computer science or related field +10 years of experience.
    • MS+ 7+ years of experience.
    • PHD+ 5+ years of experience.
  • Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline; conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with a wide latitude for independent judgment.
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple products, not just a particular area of interest or expertise. Should be willing to be PM for a wide range of topics.
  • Experience with Autonomous driving systems, Advanced driver-assistance systems and/or related robotics technologies.
  • Understanding of automotive systems, including software, hardware and systems integration, verification and validation, testing, safety & compliance.
  • Understanding of applicable safety standards and regulations related to autonomous vehicles (e.g. ISO26262, SOTIF, FuSa, UL4600, AVSC, etc).

Bonus Points!

  • Experience with Operational Design Domain definition.
  • Experience working JAMA/Cameo or related tools.
  • Experience in defining fault and failure tolerant safety critical systems.

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

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.

Job ID: R-102699

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range
$160,800—$193,000 USD

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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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