Software Engineer II

The world’s most consequential systems need the world’s best builders. A new era is taking shape. AI is no longer confined to models or interfaces. It is becoming the foundation of how decisions are made across governments, industries, and real-world environments. What matters now is not just access to capability, but how it is applied, controlled, and sustained over time. Torch.AI builds a government-owned reasoning infrastructure which creates a Reasoning Layer to enable machine reasoning at scale, in environments where it is hardest to achieve and least tolerant of failure. This is not incremental software. It is long-term infrastructure designed to endure, integrate, and evolve alongside the systems it supports. Not another dashboard. Not another workflow app. Not another black-box model glued to a PowerPoint. The Reasoning Layer is a modular architecture where data is connected, governed, transformed, represented, fused, reasoned over, and delivered into mission applications and operational workflows. It does not replace systems of record. It enables them to function better together. The Reasoning Layer is comprised of: ORCUS (ingestion, orchestration, governance), NEXUS (semantic representation, vectorization), HALO (graph-based fusion and reasoning) and various product and capability components deployed for specific customer use cases. We are seeking candidates who approach problems creatively, are comfortable operating without full clarity, and take responsibility for outcomes, not just implementation. If you’re driven to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and protect national interests, Torch.AI offers meaningful impact at national scale. What You’ll Do 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. Core Skills & Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearanceB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.3–6 years of experience developing backend systems using Java.Experience with orchestration tools such as NiFi or Airflow.Strong proficiency with Spring Boot/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. Additional Valuable Experience Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures.Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tooling.Experience supporting defense/intelligence environments. Compensation, Benefits, Incentives We offer competitive, performance-aligned compensation tied to technical depth, clearance level, and mission impact. Total Rewards Include Competitive base salaryQuarterly performance bonusesEquity participation within the first 12 monthsUnlimited PTO + 11 paid company holidaysProfessional development in a high-growth, mission-driven environmentWeekly in-office catering at HQ Benefits 401(k) plan (no current employer match, but under consideration)PPO, HSA, and TRICARE Supplement medical optionsAbove-market HSA contributionsHSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA optionsDental and vision plans above national averagesEmployer-paid life insurance (1× salary)Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverageUp to $300/month in tax-advantaged commuter benefits Torch.AI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a team that reflects the mission we serve.