Senior Software Engineer - Decisioning

Octane

$130K — $170K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with a BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
  • Deep proficiency in modern programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.
  • Proven experience in designing, building, and delivering scalable technical solutions end-to-end.
  • Hands-on with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and infrastructure automation tools.
  • Advanced SQL skills and extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Experience in building and deploying application containers using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Active engagement in code reviews and version control practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable, high-quality software systems for our decisioning team.
  • Develop impactful features using Python and Django.
  • Ensure stack reliability through automated testing and monitoring.
  • Lead code reviews and help resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring product visions to life.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote engineering excellence within the team.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development to enhance the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • Retirement Plan (401k) with company match
  • Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year
  • Life Insurance options including AD&D
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability coverage
  • Access to Wellhub (Gympass) Wellness Benefit
  • Recreational Safety Benefit
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities:
  • 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.

Requirements:
  • 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.

Benefits:
  • 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

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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