Software Engineer II

About the role

The world’s most consequential systems need the world’s best builders. Torch.AI builds a government‑owned reasoning infrastructure that creates a Reasoning Layer to enable machine reasoning at scale in environments where failure is not tolerated. This long‑term infrastructure integrates with existing systems of record, connecting, governing, transforming, representing, fusing, reasoning over, and delivering data into mission applications and operational workflows. The Reasoning Layer comprises ORCUS (ingestion, orchestration, governance), NEXUS (semantic representation, vectorization), HALO (graph‑based fusion and reasoning) and other product components. Torch.AI seeks candidates who are creative problem‑solvers, comfortable operating without full clarity, and take responsibility for outcomes to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and protect national interests.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java backend services using Spring Boot, Micronaut, or equivalent frameworks.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and service integration layers.
• Develop cloud‑ready microservices supporting scalable mission workloads.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to model schemas and optimize query performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and containerized deployment workflows.
• Participate in architecture discussions and drive improvements in reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues across development and staging environments.
• Document technical decisions and service specifications for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3–6 years of experience developing backend systems using Java.
• Experience with orchestration tools such as NiFi or Airflow.
• Strong proficiency with Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Strong understanding of REST design and serialization formats.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerization.
• Ability to own feature‑level delivery and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Experience

• Experience with Kafka or event‑driven architectures.
• Exposure to infrastructure‑as‑code tooling.
• Experience supporting defense/intelligence environments.

Pay

• Competitive base salary tied to technical depth, clearance level, and mission impact.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Equity participation within the first 12 months.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO plus 11 paid company holidays.
• Weekly in‑office catering at HQ.
• 401(k) plan (employer match under consideration).
• PPO, HSA, and TRICARE Supplement medical options with above‑market HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision plans above national averages.
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1× salary).
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Up to $300/month in tax‑advantaged commuter benefits.
• Professional development in a high‑growth, mission‑driven environment.