Quality Control Engineer, HD Mapping

🔥 12 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $89.6k - $107.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Torc Robotics

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🚘 Automotive

📦 Logistics

🚗 Transport

Automotive • Logistics • Transport

Torc Robotics is an innovative company focused on commercializing self-driving trucks for long-haul freight transportation. As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, the company is developing autonomous technology, primarily focusing on the Freightliner Cascadia. Torc is committed to safe transportation, continuously improving its solutions through rigorous testing and integration of industry-leading sensors. It collaborates with fleet management companies to deploy real-world autonomous solutions, aiming to lead the industry in autonomous trucking.

📋 Description

• Review HD map geospatial data including lane geometry, road boundaries, intersections, signage, and lane connectivity against internal quality specifications and ground-truth sources • Perform QC on map features derived from LiDAR point clouds, aerial/satellite imagery, and vehicle-collected sensor data • Identify, document, and triage map defects, escalating safety-critical issues to mapping and autonomy engineering teams • Define and refine QC metrics, sampling strategies, and audit workflows to measure and improve map accuracy at scale • Partner with mapping vendors and internal teams to communicate quality standards and drive defect resolution • Analyze recurring defect patterns and feed findings back into upstream map creation and annotation processes • Maintain documentation of QC procedures, edge cases, and regional/route-specific map requirements • Support readiness reviews for new lanes, corridors, or operational design domains before launch • Collaborate with engineering teams to create tailored QC workflows and optimize scalable mapping processes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • 1–3 years of experience (QC Engineer I) or 3–5 years (QC Engineer II) in geospatial data QC, map production, GIS analysis, or a related quality/annotation role • Experience working with geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML) and coordinate/projection systems • Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and/or LiDAR/point cloud viewers • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle spatial or geometric inconsistencies in large datasets • Comfort working with large datasets and defining repeatable, data-driven QC processes • Clear written communication skills for documenting defects and QC standards for both technical and non-technical audiences • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and third-party vendor teams • For QC Engineer II: Experience designing or improving QC processes/tooling from the ground up • For QC Engineer II: Track record of mentoring junior reviewers or leading vendor/annotator quality calibration • For QC Engineer II: Experience defining map quality metrics and reporting on trends to engineering stakeholders • HD mapping experience, particularly for autonomous vehicles or trucking • Familiarity with Lanelet2, OpenDRIVE, or OpenStreetMap • Experience with LiDAR point cloud processing/classification tools such as TerraScan, TerraSolid, or LP360 • Scripting experience with Python or SQL for automating QC checks or building spatial queries such as PostGIS • Experience with highway/interstate corridor mapping • Prior experience working with or managing outsourced/vendor annotation teams • Familiarity with functional safety or quality standards such as ISO 26262 or ASPICE

🏖️ 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 • Generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date) • Company-wide holiday office closures • AD+D and Life Insurance • Potential sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package • Medical, financial, and/or other benefits