Staff Software Engineer, Typescript

Description

• Evolve platform architecture for distributed, cloud-native systems in serverless AWS environments • Partner with the Lead Architect and engineering leads to drive technical strategy and decisions across multiple teams • Design scalable backend systems, APIs, microservices, and data models that support customer-facing applications and internal tools • Lead design reviews, architecture sessions, and cross-domain planning initiatives • Identify and address systemic technical debt and architectural gaps proactively • Champion engineering standards, best practices, and patterns for the organization • Collaborate on defining AI strategy and embedding intelligence into the Torus platform: recommendation engines, dynamic controls, decisioning, and support automation • Build performant, secure, and maintainable backend systems using TypeScript • Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, and CDK • Create RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows, and orchestration layers for hardware-software integration • Collaborate with front-end engineers on modern web applications (React.js, TypeScript) • Design and implement intelligent automation and decisioning systems where appropriate • Ensure observability, error handling, and reliability across distributed microservices architecture • Implement comprehensive testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery • Design for security, authentication, authorization, and compliance from the ground up • Establish monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices. • Partner with Product and Design to translate user needs into technical solutions • Work with Firmware and IoT teams on distributed coordination across hardware, cloud, and edge • Interface directly with stakeholders and customers to drive real-world impact • Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across the organization • Lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and disciplines

Requirements

• 8+ years in software development, including 3–4+ years in staff, principal, or architecture leadership roles • Expert-level proficiency in modern backend development with TypeScript • Deep experience designing and building serverless, event-driven architectures on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, CDK) • Proven track record building scalable APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems at scale • Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code, and observability tooling (Datadog, etc.) • Production experience with modern AI/ML systems examples include AWS Bedrock, agentic workflows (LangChain/LangGraph), and tool integrations (Model Context Protocol) • Deep understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and compliance considerations • Demonstrated ability building developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and platform APIs • Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and business audiences • High ownership mentality: Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just deliverables • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environments requiring independent decision-making

Benefits

• Employee Rewards Package including equity • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance • Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave. • Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage • Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Peer Recognition Program

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