Software Engineer, II - Middleware

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 focus solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.

Join us and catapult your career with a pioneering AV software company.

• Customize existing open-source Ethernet based Middleware Technologies such as ROS2 and SOME/IP.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust C++ code for embedded Linux systems.
• Define and develop safety adjustments to the middleware technology.
• Discuss and contribute changes to the Open-Source Community.
• Create a high-bandwidth Middleware using PCIe Driver.
• Create a Signal-Service Interface to the Safety Microcontroller using SOME/IP.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and other software team members to define system requirements and architecture.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and real-time behavior of embedded applications.
• Integrate and maintain third-party software and device drivers.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including design documents and user manuals.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile development processes.
• General Networking Skills
  • Ethernet fundamentals (MTU, Multicast v/s unicast)
  • TSN, QoS. HSR, RSTP, PRP
• Experience working with networked embedded system:
  • Zero copy / shared memory transport concepts
  • DDS
• Experience in doing network packet performance analysis & debugging
  • Iperf, Wireshark, tcpdump

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 4+ years experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 2-4 years experience.
• Deep Knowledge of a Middleware Framework, e.g., ROS2, SOME/IP or similar.
• Experience with PCIe Data Transportation.
• Experience with Open-Source Collaboration.
• 6+ years of professional experience in C++ development for embedded Linux systems.
• Experience with NVIDIA DriveOS.
• Experience with Embedded Linux Software development.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), object-oriented design, and software engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, including user space vs kernel space, device trees, and system boot-up.
• Experience with cross-compilation tool chains and build systems (e.g., CMake, Make, Yocto, Buildroot, Bazel).
• Solid debugging and performance tuning skills using tools like GDB, Valgrind, strace, etc.
• Experience working in multi-threaded, multi-core, and multi-processor systems.
• Solid understanding of Semaphore, Mutex, Message Queue, shared memory and other operating system concepts.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or real-time Linux.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, and GPIO.
• Knowledge of software version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and issue tracking systems.
• Experience with Python, Bash scripting, or other relevant tools for automation and testing.
• Previous work in industries like automotive, IoT, robotics, or telecommunications.
• Automotive ASPICE knowledge – V Cycle.
• ISO-26262 knowledge and experience with designing software for safety critical systems and/or automotive ECUs.
• Experience with Vector Cast or GTest for unit testing.
• Experience working with scrum / Agile teams.
• Experience in the certification process of automotive products.
• You enjoy working in an agile environment.

• 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.

US Pay Range $139,000—$166,800 USD

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on…