Torch is hiring a
Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Torch, a fast-growing SaaS startup, as an Engineering Manager to lead the development of a high-quality digital coaching platform. The ideal candidate will have experience developing web systems from the ground up and be passionate about doing work that matters.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other STEM area
• 3+ years leading an agile software development team
• 5+ years experience developing complex front-end applications using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience integrating and leveraging LLMs to enhance product functionality and user experiences
• Experience in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility issues
• Experience with component-driven development and proficiency in tools like Storybook for building and maintaining design systems
• Skilled in building and utilizing RESTful and GraphQL web services
• Proficiency with Git and cloud technologies in AWS
• Comprehensive understanding of various testing methodologies
• Understanding of distributed application design patterns and asynchronous programming models
• Familiar with both relational and non-relational databases
• Knowledge of security best practices and adherence to data protection regulations

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to design and build creative solutions, enabling personal growth for our clients while empowering our coaches
• Guide discussions of architecture, technical debt, and long-term technical strategy
• Lead and mentor a team of onsite and offshore engineers, by establishing and maintaining high technical and professional standards
• Help to create scalable, high-performance web applications consumable on various device form factors
• Develop and implement strategic plans for frontend technology, in alignment with the company's overall goals
• Establish and maintain design systems and component libraries to promote consistency and efficiency across applications
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive and intuitive interfaces that meet user needs and business objectives
• Uphold high standards in code quality and system reliability through peer code reviews and advocating for best practices in software development
• Provide focus and direction by driving execution on some of our highest priority projects
• Willingness to be hands on and support your team whenever necessary whether coding, debugging, or testing new product features

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Torch Coaching
• UP Days
• Remote Workstation Stipend