Torc Robotics · 14 hours ago
Senior Simulation & Scenario Validation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expTorc Robotics is a leader in autonomous driving technology, focused on developing software for automated trucks. The Senior Simulation & Scenario Validation Engineer will evaluate simulation-based validation strategies, assess scenario coverage, and provide insights to ensure the effectiveness of the autonomous driving system.
TransportationSoftwareRoboticsAutonomous Vehicles
Responsibilities
Evaluate simulation-based validation strategies to ensure coverage of safety-critical behaviors across the ODD
Assess scenario libraries and simulation inputs to identify gaps, redundancies, and risk exposure
Analyze simulation results and validation data to understand system behavior, robustness, and failure modes
Partner with simulation and autonomy teams to guide scenario selection and prioritization
Correlate simulation evidence with real-world driving data to assess fidelity and coverage
Provide high-level validation insights that inform safety cases, readiness reviews, and deployment decisions
Recommend improvements to simulation workflows, metrics, and validation methodologies
Serve as a senior technical voice on validation strategy, mentoring engineers and influencing best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, or safety-critical software domains
Strong background in simulation, scenario validation, V&V, safety validation, or systems verification
Proven ability to think at a systems level and assess what should be tested, not just how
Experience interpreting large-scale simulation or validation datasets
Strong analytical skills using Python and common data analysis tools
Comfortable collaborating across engineering, safety, and validation organizations
Clear communicator able to translate technical findings into actionable insight
Preferred
Experience with autonomous vehicle simulation or scenario-based validation frameworks
Exposure to safety case development or regulatory validation evidence
Background in statistical validation, uncertainty analysis, or coverage metrics
Familiarity with correlating simulation results to real-world performance
Experience in trucking, highway autonomy, or large-scale vehicle systems
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)
Company-wide holiday office closures
AD+D and Life Insurance
Company
Torc Robotics
Torc provides L4 end-to-end self-driving software for mobility, trucking, mining, and defense markets through strategic partnerships
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-03-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Peter Vaughan Schmidt
CEO
April Alexander
Human Resources Business Partner
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