Hiring: Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Localization Company: Torc Robotics Location: Ann Arbor, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:25:48 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Embedded Systems, Kubernetes, PyTorch, Python About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant industry experience. Required Skills: •Design, develop, and deploy production ML models for ego-motion estimation and localization, including learned pose estimation, sensor extrinsic calibration, map matching, and sensor fusion using camera, LiDAR, radar, and other vehicle sensors. •Develop scalable training and evaluation workflows using PyTorch, distributed training infrastructure, and large-scale real-world datasets. •Design and improve state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms for robust vehicle pose, velocity, and acceleration estimation. •Analyze large-scale vehicle data to characterize performance, identify failure modes, and drive model and system improvements. •Develop robust, efficient production software in modern C++ and Python across the full development lifecycle. •Define evaluation, verification, and validation strategies to ensure localization quality, robustness, and safety across diverse operating conditions. •Make technical design and architecture decisions, balancing model performance, computational efficiency, robustness, and production constraints. •Partner cross-functionally with perception, mapping, planning, controls, and platform teams to deliver integrated autonomous driving capabilities. Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with distributed computing tools such as Ray, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration frameworks. •Knowledge of embedded and real-time constraints for on-vehicle deployment. •Contributions to open-source robotics, perception, or ML frameworks. •Operational familiarity with functional safety standards and automotive development processes, including ISO 26262. •For this position, we are open to hiring in Ann Arbor, MI (U.S.) office work locations in a hybrid capacity. We are also open to hiring Remote in the United States. •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 matchFlexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)Company-wide holiday office closures •6+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant industry experience. Compensation: •$177,300 - $212,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!