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ML Engineer, II - Simulation Enablement

Torc Robotics
Location
Remote - US, Ann Arbor, MI
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data Loop and Simulation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field plus demonstrated competencies typically acquired through 4+ years of experience, OR Master's Degree plus 2+ years of experience
  • Strong Python skills and experience building or operating data pipelines at scale
  • Experience working with simulation, replay, or model validation
  • Familiarity with autonomy or robotics ML models (perception, tracking, prediction, or planning) and the data they consume
  • Comfort working across cloud storage and compute
  • Strong cross-team communication skills
Nice to have
  • Prior experience in a forward-deployed engineer, solutions engineer, or embedded platform role
  • Hands-on experience with Camera, Lidar, Vehicle Intent, or Object Tracking models specifically
  • Experience with simulation or replay frameworks for autonomous vehicles or robotics
  • Familiarity with visualization tooling such as Foxglove, OpenGL, or Three.js
  • Experience with large sensor data formats (MCAP, Parquet) and associated processing tools (PyArrow, Daft, Pandas)
What the job really is

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Torc, you will work closely with Autonomy teams to drive the adoption of the Torc Sim simulation platform. Your role involves implementing data workflows, onboarding autonomy models for replay and metric evaluation, and ensuring effective visualization of model performance. You will also troubleshoot issues across the data pipeline and collaborate with teams to translate feedback into product requirements.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and data pipelines
  • The role involves significant cross-team communication, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position is remote, which may suit some candidates but not others
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