Posted 12 days ago
Data Annotator I (Fixed Term)
@ Torc Robotics
Remote in Canada
Overview
Torc Robotics is hiring a remote Data Annotator I on a six-month fixed-term contract for its autonomous trucking team. The role labels 2D images and 3D LiDAR sensor data with bounding boxes, cuboids and other shapes, and reviews pre-labeled data against detailed guidelines. Full-time, 40 hours a week on Eastern Time, with a salary of $40,100 to $48,100 CAD; open to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec only.
Responsibilities:
- Label objects in 2D images and 3D LiDAR data
- Create 2D bounding boxes, 3D cuboids and other shapes
- Review pre-labeled data against detailed guidelines
- Accept, reject or correct annotations and note corrections
Requirements summary:
- Strong attention to detail
- Focus for repetitive tasks
- Self-motivated, works independently
- Clear communication skills
- Legal right to work in Canada
- Required English knowledge
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Torc Robotics
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Torc Robotics is a leading autonomous vehicle software company, developing automated Level 4, Class 8 trucks w Daimler.
Full company description
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, offers a complete autonomous software solution for the trucking/freight industry. Torc was acquired by Daimler – the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America – in August 2019. We are working together to develop highly automated trucks to improve the safety and efficiency of transporting goods. We are experts in providing autonomous vehicle solutions and we partner with other industry leaders to bring this new technology to work in the real world. Our mission is to drive the future of freight through safer roads and the efficient transport of critical goods. #TorcDriven #TorcRobotics
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,543
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 831
- Reported office locations
- 405 Partnership Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, US
- 6225 a Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1T6, CA
- 2211 Old Earhart Rd, #250, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, US
- 13119 Old Denton Rd, Fort Worth, Texas 76177, US
- Business categories
- Robotics
- Software
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Software Development
- Information Technology
- Other recorded names
- Torc Robotics
- Specialties
- autonomous vehicles
- automotive autonomy
- self-driving cars
- autonomous mobility
- autonomous trucks
- software development
- Deep Learning
- mapping
- perception
- trucking
- transportation
- trucking
- and freight
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, offers a complete autonomous software solution for the trucking/freight industry. Torc was acquired by Daimler – the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America – in August 2019. We are working together to develop highly automated trucks to improve the safety and efficiency of transporting goods. We are experts in providing autonomous vehicle…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Blacksburg, VA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | autonomous vehiclesautomotive autonomyself-driving carsautonomous mobilityautonomous truckssoftware developmentDeep Learningmappingperceptiontrucking |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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About the Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the Team
We are looking for detail-oriented Data Annotators to join our team in a six-month fixed-term role. Extension or conversion to regular employment may be considered based on business need and performance, but it isn’t guaranteed. In this role, you will help support Torc’s data annotation and quality assurance pipeline by labeling information from different sensors, including images and LiDAR, to help train AI systems used in autonomous trucks.
What You’ll Do
As a Data Annotator, you’ll work with both 2D images and 3D sensor data to help our AI systems recognize and understand their surroundings. Your responsibilities will include:
- Labeling objects using specialized tools to create:
- 2D bounding boxes
- 3D cuboids
- Other shape types to represent vehicles, road features, obstacles, and more
- Reviewing pre-labeled data to ensure it follows detailed guidelines
- Accepting, rejecting, or correcting annotations using our software
- Providing clear notes when corrections are needed
- Learning and mastering our internal tools over time
Your work directly supports the development of safer autonomous vehicle technology by ensuring the AI models used on those vehicles are trained with high-quality, accurate data.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately annotate objects in both 2D and 3D environments
- Follow instructions and guidelines consistently across tasks
- Take ownership of your assignments and adapt to procedural updates
- Apply feedback to continuously improve your skills and workflow
- Collaborate with teammates and communicate effectively
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to stay focused and work efficiently during repetitive tasks
- Comfortable supporting multiple projects and switching priorities when needed
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Legal right to work in Canada
Knowledge of English is required since the selected candidate will need to collaborate daily with English-speaking colleagues in the United States and work with technical documentation written exclusively in English.
Additional Details:
- Employment type: Fixed-term, 6 months. Extension may be considered based on business need and performance. Extensions are not guaranteed.
- Conversion to regular employment: Strong performers may be considered for a regular full-time Torc position, based on performance and business need. Conversion is not guaranteed.
- Location: Remote. Open to candidates living in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, or Quebec only.
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, working Eastern Time hours
- Start dates: Multiple start dates, beginning in late November 2026
- Equipment: Torc will provide the equipment you need and ship it to you.
What to Expect as a Fixed-Term Torc’r (Canada)
Torc cares about our team members and we strive to support their work/life balance and growth. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. As a fixed-term employee, you’ll have:
- Paid vacation and paid statutory holidays in line with your province’s employment standards.
- Government health coverage through your province (AHCIP in Alberta, MSP in British Columbia, OHIP in Ontario, RAMQ in Quebec)
- Company-wide holiday closure from December 24 through January 1
At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This fixed-term role is not eligible for Torc’s corporate bonus or stock option plan.
Canada Pay Range
$40,100.00 - $48,100.00 CAD
Job ID: 103048
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