Join a Mission That Matters

Torch.AI builds the government’s AI-native control layer—a foundational data and intelligence capability designed to give the United States enduring ownership over how knowledge is created, managed, and applied in mission-critical environments. Our vision is simple and profound: ensure the U.S.—not a vendor—operates its own AI infrastructure to make decisive, real-time operational decisions.

We work at the center of national security, helping agencies transform data into actionable knowledge across domains including information advantage, ISR, joint effects, force protection, and mission support. If you’re driven to build technology that strengthens U.S. defense readiness and protects national interests, Torch.AI offers an opportunity to make meaningful impact at national scale.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Torch.AI operates at the intersection of advanced AI, secure systems, and real-world operations. We solve complex, high-stakes problems by building scalable, modular technology that reduces cognitive burden, improves mission performance, and delivers timely, reliable, predictive intelligence.

Here, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, data experts, veterans, and mission practitioners. You’ll have the autonomy to own meaningful work and the support of teammates who share context openly, challenge assumptions, and think creatively. Every day brings something different—early prototypes, production deployments, mission support, or scaling next-generation capabilities.

We’re a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to national security drive everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive manual and automated test plans for full-stack, data, and AI-enabled systems.
• Build and maintain modular automated test suites, but not full automation framework ownership.
• Contribute to CI/CD testing stages (e.g., adding automated steps, maintaining test jobs); does not own full pipeline architecture.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and basic security testing.
• Validate large datasets and data transformation correctness across data fusion and ETL pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews to identify risk areas and ensure new features include adequate test coverage.
• Document defects, collaborate with development teams, and verify bug fixes efficiently.
• Create and update tests as part of the code review and sprint development cycle.
• Provide feedback to improve testability, quality, and user experience.
• Contribute to quality metrics dashboards (defects, coverage, test cycle duration).
• Ensure QA practices align with security, compliance, and mission-readiness standards.

What We Value

• 4+ years of professional QA/testing experience in complex or data-driven systems.
• Experience writing automated tests with tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, PyTest, JUnit, Postman/Newman, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with at least one CI/CD system (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, data-heavy applications, ETL workflows, or AI/ML product testing.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/JavaScript/Java) sufficient to write test scripts and basic utilities.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and defect triage skills.
• Strong communication skills across engineering, product, and mission teams.
• Nice-to-have (not required):
  • Experience with performance testing tools (Locust, JMeter)
  • Exposure to security testing or SSDLC practices
  • Familiarity with high-side or secure deployment environments
  • Experience testing microservices, event-driven systems, or data fusion pipelines

Security Clearance

Some roles require an active Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI clearance. If you do not currently hold an active clearance but believe you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply as sponsorship is also available.

Work Location

We hire for roles at our headquarters in Leawood, KS, and for hybrid/remote positions in the Arlington, VA, Washington, DC, and Maryland (DMV) region. Some roles may require limited travel (<10%) to customer sites.

Incentives

• Equity participation for all employees within the first 12 months
• Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus
• Unlimited PTO + 11 paid company holidays
• High-growth, mission-driven environment with significant professional development opportunities
• Weekly in-office catering at HQ

Benefits

Torch.AI provides benefits that exceed regional and national benchmarks across multiple categories:

401(k)

• Torch.AI provides participating employees with the option to enroll in a company-sponsored plan. Currently, Torch.AI does not provide matching. 

Medical

• Three plan options: PPO, HSA, TRICARE Supplement
• HSA contributions significantly above regional norms
• Rare TRICARE Supplement offering (top ~18% of employers)

Spending Accounts

• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA with high employer contributions and rollover flexibility

Dental

• Plans with annual maximums up to 2.6× the national average

Vision

• VSP Choice network with above-market frame allowances

Life Insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1× salary (substantial above-market coverage)

Disability & Illness

• Top 10% regional coverage for STD and LTD (both employer paid)

Voluntary Benefits

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Commuter benefits up to $300/month (tax-free)

Torch.AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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