Technical Product Manager - ML Apps and Frameworks

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 TPM within the Virtual Driver product area, you will partner closely with our Machine Learning Applications and Frameworks Sr. Engineering Manager to define a vision, strategy and roadmap for the suite of tools.
• Work with Product and teams across Autonomy to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Constantly get feedback from your internal customers to (re)prioritize your roadmap and work closely with Engineering Managers to decompose the work into meaningful epics.
• 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 Succeed

• Demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through:
• BS+ 4+ years of experience OR MS+ 3+ years of experience
• We are looking for a TPM with the experience in one of the following fields:   
• Experience leading a machine learning team(s) through Agile development  
• Experience with end-to-end computer vision development pipeline including researching a novel approach, developing the model, and make it production ready  
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks like Pytorch, Tensorflow, TensorRT  
• Knowledge of GPU Programming.
• 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. 

Bonus Points!

• Training in Product and/or Program Management
• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, data science, machine learning, computer vision, or software development
• Experience in the automotive or heavy-vehicle industry
• Experience with Jira and Confluence 

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc 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 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