Software Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Francisco Bay Area, United States - Remote
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentSoftware
Company size1+ people
PostedAug 13, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Aug 13, 2025No pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
3+ years professional experience with JavaScript/Node.js (5+ years if aiming for Lead)
Strong experience with Docker, Linux server management
Fastify or other Node.js framework expertise
REST API design and implementation
Swagger (OpenAPI) documentation experience
Builder who thrives in early-stage environments
Comfortable switching between backend work and AI/ML experimentation
Energized by ownership — you see problems, you solve them
Excited by the mission of protecting people and infrastructure from wildfires
Familiarity with AI/ML tools (PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, etc.)
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area (on-site collaboration preferred)
Skills
Node.js
Fastify
Docker
Linux
REST APIs
Swagger
PyTorch
TensorFlow
LangChain
Backend / Future AI Lead Engineer - Torch Systems (Bay Area)
About Torch
Torch is building the most accurate outdoor wildfire detection system in the world - a network of advanced IoT sensors and AI models that save lives, protect communities, and prevent billions in damage. We’re a small but high-performing team, backed by top-tier investors, with real deployments protecting critical infrastructure across California.
We’re looking for a Bay Area-based Backend Engineer who can immediately take ownership of our backend stack — and, over time, grow into our Lead AI Engineer as we scale our data pipeline, ML models, and real-time alerting systems. This is an opportunity to be at the intersection of climate tech, AI, and mission-critical hardware.
What You’ll Do
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Own and maintain our backend systems from day one.
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Develop APIs and services in Node.js (Fastify or similar frameworks).
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Manage deployments using Docker and Linux.
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Design and maintain scalable REST APIs with proper documentation in Swagger.
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Collaborate with our hardware and frontend teams to ensure seamless data flow.
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Work with massive real-world sensor datasets to prepare for AI/ML pipelines.
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Stay ahead of AI trends and help transition Torch into a data + AI powerhouse.
Tech Stack & Requirements
JavaScript / Node.js — 3+ years professional experience (5+ years if aiming for Lead).
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Strong experience with Docker, Linux server management.
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Fastify or other Node.js framework expertise.
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REST API design and implementation.
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Swagger (OpenAPI) documentation experience.
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Bonus: Familiarity with AI/ML tools (PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, etc.).
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Located in the San Francisco Bay Area (on-site collaboration preferred).
You Are
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A builder who thrives in early-stage environments.
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Comfortable switching between backend work and AI/ML experimentation.
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Energized by ownership — you see problems, you solve them.
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Excited by the mission of protecting people and infrastructure from wildfires.
Why Torch
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Mission with real-world impact.
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Significant ownership of your work.
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Small, elite team backed by top-tier VCs.
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Path to becoming Lead AI Engineer as we scale our data and AI stack.