Technical Product Manager - ML Apps and Frameworks at Torc Robotics
Austin, TX 73301
About the Job
About the CompanyAt 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:The TPM (Technical Product Management) team’s mission is to accelerate the delivery of Torc’s product goals, by leveraging our expertise in people, product, and process management
Specifically, the Virtual Driver TPM team partners with Technology, Product, Systems, Safety and others, to develop the core Autonomy software stack, as well as internal tools and processes to accelerate product development
We apply our leadership, product, and project management skills to bring people together across the company to accomplish Torc’s mission. What you will do: As a Technical Product Manager, your focus is to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines and deliverables
As such, you are the centerpiece of Product Management and Engineering. The Machine Learning Training and Release Factory provides the development environments for training, deploying and testing machine learning models as well as to verify system components against their component and subsystem requirements
As a TPM, you will work with all leaders of the group to manage and align technical roadmaps and work with the individual teams on executing them. As the products of the group are internal, your customers are internal
You are working closely with them to prioritize the groups' work on their demands. As a TPM within the Virtual Driver product area, you will partner closely with the group leadership to define a vision, strategy and roadmap for the suite of tools and services the group is responsible for. Drive the development of solutions by clearly articulating the problem space and empowering engineering to design and implement innovative solutions.Be the voice of your internal customers and represent their needs, wants, and pain-points across Autonomy
Work with your team/cross-functional departments to optimize processes to accelerate Torc’s go-to-market strategy.Use your technical and project management expertise to identify and mitigate risks and unblock project execution by proactively managing cross-functional dependencies. What You Will Need to SucceedDemonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through:BS+ 4+ years of experience OR MS+ 3+ years of experienceWe are looking for a TPM with the experience in one of the following fields: Leading a robotics machine learning team through agile development.Product Owner of a robotics development team.Experience with data driven machine learning pipelining Knowledge of machine learning deployment.Verification of ROS components in a robotics or autonomous driving context Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience. Independence and confidence, the ability to understand technical needs of your customers and the ability to say no. Bonus Points!Training in Product and/or Program ManagementExperience in the automotive or heavy-vehicle industryExperience with Jira and Confluence Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’rTorc 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 options100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees 401K plan with a 6% employer matchFlexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)Company-wide holiday office closuresAD+D and Life Insurance Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range$153,200—$183,800 USDAt 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.
Specifically, the Virtual Driver TPM team partners with Technology, Product, Systems, Safety and others, to develop the core Autonomy software stack, as well as internal tools and processes to accelerate product development
We apply our leadership, product, and project management skills to bring people together across the company to accomplish Torc’s mission. What you will do: As a Technical Product Manager, your focus is to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines and deliverables
As such, you are the centerpiece of Product Management and Engineering. The Machine Learning Training and Release Factory provides the development environments for training, deploying and testing machine learning models as well as to verify system components against their component and subsystem requirements
As a TPM, you will work with all leaders of the group to manage and align technical roadmaps and work with the individual teams on executing them. As the products of the group are internal, your customers are internal
You are working closely with them to prioritize the groups' work on their demands. As a TPM within the Virtual Driver product area, you will partner closely with the group leadership to define a vision, strategy and roadmap for the suite of tools and services the group is responsible for. Drive the development of solutions by clearly articulating the problem space and empowering engineering to design and implement innovative solutions.Be the voice of your internal customers and represent their needs, wants, and pain-points across Autonomy
Work with your team/cross-functional departments to optimize processes to accelerate Torc’s go-to-market strategy.Use your technical and project management expertise to identify and mitigate risks and unblock project execution by proactively managing cross-functional dependencies. What You Will Need to SucceedDemonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through:BS+ 4+ years of experience OR MS+ 3+ years of experienceWe are looking for a TPM with the experience in one of the following fields: Leading a robotics machine learning team through agile development.Product Owner of a robotics development team.Experience with data driven machine learning pipelining Knowledge of machine learning deployment.Verification of ROS components in a robotics or autonomous driving context Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience. Independence and confidence, the ability to understand technical needs of your customers and the ability to say no. Bonus Points!Training in Product and/or Program ManagementExperience in the automotive or heavy-vehicle industryExperience with Jira and Confluence Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’rTorc 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 options100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees 401K plan with a 6% employer matchFlexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)Company-wide holiday office closuresAD+D and Life Insurance Hiring Range for Job Opening US Pay Range$153,200—$183,800 USDAt 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.
