Senior Software Engineer

Who you are

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field preferred
• Deep proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, Node.js)
• Proven track record of designing, building, and delivering scalable technical solutions end-to-end
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CDK, or similar)
• Advanced SQL skills and extensive hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Direct experience building and deploying application containers using Docker and Kubernetes
• Active participation in code reviews, Pull Request workflows, and version control best practices (GitHub, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps)
• Demonstrated success mentoring junior developers, driving technical alignment, and fostering engineering growth
• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong initiative, accountability, and communication skills within collaborative team environments
• Ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality features

What the job involves

• We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build features and infrastructure for our decisioning (automated underwriting) team
• Used by dealerships across the country, this product provides a streamlined workflow for dealerships to get fast, flexible financing to their customers
• Working with a team of passionate, experienced engineers, you'll work throughout the backend of our stack with technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL
• This isn't just about writing code; it's about engineering solutions
• You will work alongside a passionate group of veteran engineers to architect scalable systems, mentor growing talent, and ensure our marketplace remains the gold standard for speed and reliability
• Design and architect high-quality software systems that are maintainable and scalable
• Build elegant, high-impact features using Python and Django
• Own the reliability of the stack with sophisticated automated testing
• Lead high-level code reviews and crush complex technical bottlenecks
• Partner across teams to turn ambitious product visions into reality
• Mentor rising talent and set the gold standard for engineering excellence
• Use AI-assisted development to accelerate the pace of the software development lifecycle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision: Generous coverage for you and your dependents
• Generous Parental Leave: As your family grows, ours does too
• 4+ Weeks of PTO: Enjoy your time off & have the encouragement to take it!
• Education Stipend: Up to $3000/year for continuing education
• Competitive 401(k): We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%, for a total match of up to 4%
• Donation Matching: Octane matches charitable gifts from employees year-round
• Powersports Safety Benefit: Up to $500/year for powersport safety equipment
• Gympass Membership: We offer flexible memberships to thousands of gyms, studios, and apps to support your wellness journey