Staff Engineer - Full Stack
Published on March 31, 2025
OUR MISSION At Torch, we believe in the power of people. People are the heart of every success story. They collaborate to achieve ambitious things together. And they inspire others to build a better future. That’s why our mission at Torch is to unlock the potential of people, teams, and organizations. We believe that trusted relationships are the key to helping people realize their full potential. When people experience transformational growth in the context of a trusted relationship, they achieve more, their teams excel, and their organizations thrive. By combining a community of expert coaches, scalable technology, and the latest behavioral science, Torch helps our customers develop their people, create stronger leaders and managers, and drive business performance. Backed by top-tier investors, Torch is a fast-growing, mission-driven SaaS startup comprised of people who are passionate about helping leaders, their teams, and their organizations achieve more. If that sounds worthw
ABOUT TORCH
At Torch, we believe in the power of people. People are the heart of every success story. They collaborate to achieve ambitious things together. And they inspire others to build a better future.
We believe leadership is about driving change, not just managing it. Our coaching adapts to the organization's needs, empowering leaders to tackle today’s challenges—whether navigating AI, strengthening teams, or inspiring innovation. We focus on creating a lasting impact from day one, preparing organizations for the future.
OUR VALUES
All Torch employees are expected to reflect and enhance our company values. Click here to see a detailed list of our values.
The future is bright – We are reimagining leadership and leaning into our strengths to bring it to life
Pass the torch – Leadership is about developing others, embracing new ideas, and sharing knowledge
No one succeeds alone – We multiply our efforts by trusting each other and welcoming diverse perspectives
Change is our catalyst – We embrace change, move with speed, and shape it into something great
Lead from the inside out – Self-awareness fuels growth—personally and as leaders
THE TEAM
Torch is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to support our mission of empowering individuals and organizations through enhanced digital experiences. This role will focus on developing and leading our web applications to create engaging and effective user interfaces.
The Staff Engineer - Full Stack will have a deep understanding of frontend and backend technologies, particularly React, Python, and Ruby, and modern design patterns essential for creating scalable, responsive, and visually compelling web applications. They will be well-versed in the nuances of web performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility, ensuring that our applications not only meet but also exceed the highest standards of user experience.
This role requires a talented engineer who can inspire and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, precision, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and strategic insight, driving the team to deliver results that align with Torch's overarching goals of growth and customer satisfaction.
YOUR ROLE
- Collaborate with product teams to design and build creative solutions, enabling personal growth for our clients while empowering our coaches.
- Lead projects and mentor a team of engineers by establishing and maintaining high technical and professional standards.
- Help to create scalable, high-performance web applications consumable on various device form factors.
- Uphold high standards in code quality and system reliability through peer code reviews and advocating for best practices in software development.
- Consistently ship high-quality features and improvements.
YOU HAVE
- A degree in Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent practical knowledge.
- Expertise in Python or Ruby (Ruby on Rails), JavaScript (React) and TypeScript, providing a holistic approach to web development.
- Experience driving teams in delivering multiple highly impactful projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of various testing methodologies, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality user experiences.
- Commitment to delivering pixel-perfect UI and upholding accessibility standards.
- Skilled in building and utilizing RESTful web services.
- Background in developing and sustaining design systems and design libraries.
- Understanding of distributed application design patterns and asynchronous programming models.
- Working familiarity with Datadog or similar tools for performance monitoring, error detection and debugging
- Familiar with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Knowledge of and adherence to security best practices.
- Experience implementing LLM/AI into real world applications.
- Proficiency with Git and cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
NICE TO HAVE
- Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Devising and executing build and deployment strategies.
- Optimizing web applications for speed and efficiency.
- Knowledge of and adherence to data protection best practices and regulations.
- Advanced understanding of accessibility standards.
TORCH PROVIDES
- Generous Benefits – 401K, health insurance (medical, life and disability insurance, 16 weeks paid parental leave, and your own Torch coach)
- Impactful Mission-Driven Work – Help empower a new generation of leaders to evolve as fast as the world around them
- A Team Who Walks The Walk – We understand coaching's transformative power firsthand and our internal practices are shaped by the same leadership principles we champion
- Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere in the U.S., remote workstation stipend, unlimited FlexTime
- Competitive Compensation – Salary range of $160,000-$180,000, plus equity options
Salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 per-year-salary
Torch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.