Torch is hiring a
Sr. Engineering Manager, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for an Engineering Manager at Torch, a fast-growing SaaS startup focused on unlocking the potential of people. The role involves collaborating with product teams to design and build a digital coaching platform, leading and mentoring a team of engineers, and ensuring high standards in code quality and system reliability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, plus a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other STEM areas
• 5+ years leading an agile software development team
• 10+ years experience developing complex applications using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python and PostgreSQL
• Experience with JavaScript (preferably using React, Flow or TypeScript)
• Experience integrating and leveraging LLMs to enhance product functionality and user experiences
• Proficiency with Git and cloud technologies in AWS
• Comprehensive understanding of various testing methodologies
• Exposure to working within and extending design systems, preferably using Storybook and ChakraUI
• 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 our Ruby on Rails based backend system to create robust, resilient and effective user experiences
• 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