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TORC Robotics

Sr. Software Engineer, - Sensor Calibration

TORC Robotics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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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 transformhow 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 The Sensor Calibration team at Torc plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of perception systems across our autonomous vehicle platform. We develop and maintain software tools and algorithms that calibrate and validate multi-modal sensors including cameras, Lidar, and IMUsboth in simulation and on real vehicles. Our work directly supports the safety, performance, and robustness of autonomous driving capabilities. What Youll Do Design and implement scalable sensor calibration pipelines in

Python

and

C++

, leveraging

OpenCV

,

ROS

, and

linear algebra libraries

for real-time and offline calibration. Develop tools to perform and automate

camera intrinsic calibration

,

Lidar-to-camera

, and

IMU-to-camera extrinsic calibration

. Apply mathematical rigor using

Lie groups

,

quaternions

, and

3D transformations

to support accurate calibration and registration. Build and maintain simulation tools and data pipelines for sensor modeling and calibration validation. Work closely with perception, simulation, and platform teams to ensure calibration accuracy across hardware configurations and software versions. Utilize

Docker

,

Bazel

, and

Git

to develop reproducible, containerized calibration workflows integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Debug sensor alignment issues in vehicle logs and simulation using ROS tools, rviz, and custom visualizers. What Youll Need to Succeed Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 35 years of experience (or a Masters Degree with 12 years of experience). Proficiency in

Python

and

C++

for tool development and algorithm implementation. Experience with

OpenCV

,

ROS

, and numerical libraries for computer vision and robotics. Experience working with sensors and sensor data across multiple modalities. Strong understanding of

camera intrinsic/extrinsic models

,

sensor alignment

, and

coordinate frame transformations

. Familiarity with

Lidar

,

IMU

, and

multi-sensor calibration

, especially in robotics or autonomous systems. Solid grasp of

3D geometry

,

non-linear optimization

, and matrix math, including

SE(3)

and

SO(3)

representations. Comfort working in Linux development environments, using Git, Docker, and command-line tools. Bonus Points! Experience with

Rust

or interest in learning it for high-performance tooling. Familiarity with

non-linear least squares solvers

(e.g., Ceres, g2o). Background in

sensor simulation

for synthetic data generation and validation. Contributions to ROS-based open-source calibration tools. Uses

vim

as a primary editor (yes, really). Willingness to travel on occassion. Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range $139,000 $166,800 USD

At Torc, were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torcrs 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 dont meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr