Software Engineer - Decisioning

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.

• 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.

Compensation: In addition to salary, Total Rewards include bonus eligibility, a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below. The role described above offers a base salary of $130,000 to $170,000 + corporate bonus eligibility. Your offer will be based on location, the alignment of your qualifications with the requirements of the job and internal equity., * Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Generous Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy - Time Off When You Need It
• Retirement Plan (401k) with company match!
• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Robust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance, etc
• Wellhub (Gympass) Wellness Benefit
• Recreational Safety Benefit

Octane is unlocking the power of financial products for merchants and consumers. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative financial products empower businesses with more control and flexibility, enabling them to deliver seamless digital experiences, drive customer loyalty, and build long-term value.

Octane supports merchants throughout the sales cycle: connecting dealerships with high-intent buyers, driving transparent, fast, and easy closings with award-winning technology, and providing on-going customer care with superior loan servicing.

Founded in 2014, Octane supports over 60 OEM partner brands and over 4,000 dealer partners, and has a team of over 600. Visit www.octane.co.