As our team continues to drive the future of freight and push strongly into the productization phase of our development cycle, Torc is building out new teams in both the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area at our new autonomous hub location and Ann Arbor, Michigan, a hotbed of experienced software talent. The need for highly skilled workers in the fields of AI, machine learning, simulation, systems engineering, and data analysis has skyrocketed and Torc’s existing fully remote employee base in Michigan underscores its commitment to fostering a technology workforce capable of supporting revolutionary change in logistics and freight transportation. Additionally, Torc is shifting focus to Dallas/Fort Worth to realize our commercialization strategy timeline as we prepare to go live on our first launch lane between DFW and Laredo. “Torc continues to be in a period of growth and reinvestment, while consistently evolving the business at a rapid pace,” says Andrew Culhane, Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re being deliberate about where we spend our time, energy, and resources as we move from the R&D and advanced engineering phases of our development lifecycle, and into the productization phase.”

To create growth in the right areas and to attract the right talent, we need to strategically build our workforce in locations that best support our commercial business needs in the U.S. To that end, we are winding down and transferring operations and facilities from our original testing location in Albuquerque, New Mexico and technology hub in Stuttgart, Germany during the first half of 2025. Torc will be shifting many of its Albuquerque resources to Dallas and starting a hiring push there and in Ann Arbor, hiring over 100 positions in each location over the coming months.

“The Albuquerque and Stuttgart locations were critical for our development phases, as we tested on New Mexico highways and developed specifications for our product in Stuttgart. As we shift focus to testing on our launch lane from DFW to Laredo and developing a world-class team, we need to locate our resources in the areas that align with our future plans and lay the foundation for scaling the business to our customers’ needs,” says Culhane.

Interested in joining the Torc team in Michigan now? We ask that all interested applicants first fill out the General Interest Application – Engineering Talent form to pre-screen for roles in specific, needed sectors. If we think you may be a good fit for Torc, we’ll be in contact. We’re offering roles such as:

• Software Engineers (C++, Python, ROS, Linux, SIL)
• Embedded Engineers (NVIDIA, Ethernet, CUDA, GPU Optimization)
• Automotive Software Engineers (AUTOSAR BSW (Base Software), Embedded C, Vector tools.)
• Machine Learning Engineers (PyTorch, TensorRT and OpenCV)
• DevOps Engineers (AWS)
• Engineering Leadership

“We’ve set our sights on Ann Arbor because of its proximity to Detroit automotive and high-tech talent, and it makes good sense for our productization strategy to be in the Ann Arbor area as we grow and reinvest in our business,” says Meghan Juanarena, Director of Talent Acquisition at Torc. “We are also looking forward to tapping further into one of the nation’s top 10 robotics programs at the University of Michigan.”

Attendees interested in automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software development will find roles that align with their skills and ambitions.

As part of the Daimler Truck family, we’re laser-focused on developing self-driving technology specifically for the Freightliner Cascadia, a challenge with unique obstacles and immense potential to boost our supply chains and keep our roads safer. This event is part of Torc’s larger commitment to building a team of talented, innovative individuals who are passionate about bringing the next generation of autonomous solutions to the road.