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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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptAWS LambdaAPI GatewayDynamoDBIoT CoreStep FunctionsCDKCI/CD pipelinesDockerevent-driven architecture

Soft Skills

exceptional communication skillshigh ownership mentalityability to translate complex conceptscomfortable with ambiguityindependent decision-makingmentoringcollaborationleadershipproactive problem-solvingcross-domain planning