Staff Software Engineer

Description

You'll shape the technical direction of systems that integrate hardware, firmware, cloud infrastructure, and intelligent automation. Working across the full software lifecycle—from R&D to production operations—you'll partner closely with our Lead Architect and cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Firmware, Data Science, Business, Manufacturing) to deliver solutions that power our renewable energy platform. You'll also interface directly with stakeholders and customers to drive real-world impact and innovation.

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

Requirements

Location + Travel This is a remote U.S.-based role with occasional onsite work in Springville and/or South Salt Lake warehouse locations (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned). Must be available during MST business hours.

emerging AI capabilities.

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

We are seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer with deep backend expertise and an aptitude for technical leadership to help evolve the Torus platform. This is a high-impact role for someone in the top 10% of engineering talent who blends hands-on development with strategic influence—designing and implementing robust, scalable systems that power our hardware-software integration, customer-facing applications, and internal tools.

Strategic Thinking & Ownership

This role requires someone who can identify technical gaps, champion best practices in cloud-native serverless development, influence technical direction across teams, and take complete ownership of complex initiatives from conception through long-term maintenance. You'll work at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud-native development, IoT orchestration, and

Technical Excellence (Top 10%)

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
• Production experience with modern AI/ML systems examples include AWS Bedrock, agentic workflows (LangChain/LangGraph), and tool integrations (Model Context Protocol)
• History of identifying and addressing architectural gaps before they become critical issues
• Deep understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and compliance considerations
• Proven track record building scalable APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems at scale
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code, and observability tooling (Datadog, etc.)
• 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
• Expert-level proficiency in modern backend development with TypeScript
• Proven experience driving large-scale technical projects and influencing technical direction across multiple teams
• Autonomous yet collaborative—you drive initiatives independently while building consensus and alignment
• Deep experience designing and building serverless, event-driven architectures on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IoT Core, Step Functions, CDK)
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• 8+ years in software development, including 3–4+ years in staff, principal, or architecture leadership roles
• Strong mentorship abilities with a track record of elevating engineering talent
• Demonstrated ability building developer-facing SDKs, service contracts, and platform APIs
• Adaptable—comfortable working at the intersection of hardware, software, firmware, and emerging technologies
• Systems thinking: Ability to navigate complex systems and think at both architectural and implementation levels

Benefits

Compensation $150,000 - 180,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)

• Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 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.
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Complete lifecycle ownership: From prototyping and architecture through deployment, operations, and long-term support
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance