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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. \nOctane 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.\nFounded in 2014, Octane supports over 60 OEM partner brands and over 4,000 dealer partners, and has a team of over 600. Visitwww.octane.co.\nWe are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and lead the evolution of our core products for dealer and lending services.\nOur platform is a mission-critical tool used by dealerships nationwide. By streamlining complex workflows, we empower partners to provide fast, flexible financing to their customers right when it matters most. As a key member of our full stack engineering team, you’ll dive into a sophisticated stack featuring Python, Django, React and PostgreSQL to build the high-performance infrastructure that powers these transactions.\nThis 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.\nResponsibilities: \nDesign high-performance systems that power a nationwide marketplace.\nBuild elegant, high-impact features using Python and Django.\nOwn the reliability of the stack with sophisticated automated testing.\nLead high-level code reviews and crush complex technical bottlenecks.\nPartner across teams to turn ambitious product visions into reality.\nMentor rising talent and set the gold standard for engineering excellence.\nRequirements:\n5+ years of experience delivering high-impact software at scale.\nDeep proficiency in at least one high-level language (Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript), with the versatility to adapt across the stack.\nDemonstrated success in designing and implementing end-to-end technical solutions for complex business problems.\nThrives in high-trust, cross-functional environments, prioritizing collective success and seamless integration.\nA proactive, solution-oriented approach with a track record of taking full accountability for project outcomes.\nAbility to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both engineers and stakeholders.\nExperience leveling up junior talent by championing engineering best practices and fostering a culture of growth.\nExperience developing with AI systems. \nA BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).\nCompensation: In addition to salary, Total Rewards include bonus eligibility, a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below. 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