Octane

Designing and building scalable, maintainable software systems across full technology stack, providing technical leadership, and mentoring teams. | Over 12 years of software engineering experience, including system architecture and technical leadership, with proficiency in multiple programming languages, AWS, and infrastructure as code. | 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. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Staff Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and business impact. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering leadership to shape long-term technical strategy, identify systemic improvement opportunities, and drive architectural decisions across the full technology stack. You will design and build scalable, maintainable systems, lead by example through hands-on development and rigorous design practices, and elevate the broader engineering organization through mentorship and technical leadership. This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality solutions that directly support critical business objectives. Responsibilities: Partner closely with engineering leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and shape long-term technical strategy. Design and architect high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems with a holistic view spanning user interfaces, backend services, and infrastructure. Write high-quality, production-ready code to deliver mission-critical systems, resolve defects, lead design discussions, and conduct thorough code reviews. Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, and design patterns while mentoring engineers to write clean, effective code and amplifying overall team output. Develop deep expertise in the business domain to ensure technical solutions fully align with and satisfy business requirements. Validate application functionality by designing and implementing automated testing strategies to prevent regressions and ensure long-term reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders to continuously improve products and platforms. Drive improvements in engineering efficiency through the adoption of modern tools, automation, and AI-enabled development platforms. Break down ambiguous and complex problems into clear, actionable solutions that reduce time to implementation while ensuring the right outcomes are delivered. Requirements: 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years in system architecture and 5+ years in technical leadership roles. Strong expertise in designing and delivering scalable, production-grade systems across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers. 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, with recent experience in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proven experience owning technical decisions across multiple projects and leading interdisciplinary teams from design through delivery. Experience delivering consumer-facing applications and mission-critical backend systems, preferably within regulated industries. Strong problem-solving mindset with a track record of delivering impactful technical solutions to complex business challenges. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with stakeholders, clients, or end users. Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate other engineers through coaching and technical guidance. MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience (advanced degree is a plus). 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 $170,000 to $220,000 + 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 Powersports 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. Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. #LI-MZ1 #LI-Remote

Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML systems, mentor teams, establish MLOps best practices, and set AI strategy. | Master’s or Bachelor’s with 8+ years in AI/ML, strong Python and ML framework expertise, MLOps experience, cloud platform knowledge, and leadership skills. | Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and OPE - fast, easy, and accessible. Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing. Founded in 2014, we’re a company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. At Octane, we’re building innovative technology solutions that power smarter, faster, and more efficient decision-making. We are seeking an accomplished AI/ML Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning solutions that scale seamlessly in production environments. In this role, you’ll shape the strategy for how AI is leveraged across the organization, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into technical solutions that are not only state-of-the-art, but also ethical, secure, and reliable. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of research and engineering. You will mentor engineers and data scientists, establish best practices for MLOps, and ensure models deliver consistent value long after deployment. With opportunities to explore cutting-edge fields like generative AI, large language models, natural language processing, and computer vision, you’ll play a pivotal role in setting the technical standard for Octane’s AI initiatives while guiding the team toward innovation and measurable impact. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML systems, ensuring production environments are scalable, efficient, and highly performant. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI strategy, evaluate use cases, and translate business objectives into actionable technical solutions. Build, optimize, and maintain machine learning pipelines, covering data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. Establish and champion MLOps best practices, including CI/CD for ML workflows, automated testing frameworks, and continuous model performance monitoring to prevent drift. Serve as a technical mentor and leader, guiding engineers and data scientists on system architecture, coding standards, and efficient development practices. Research and evaluate emerging AI methodologies, frameworks, and tools, integrating innovative approaches into the organization’s technology stack where applicable. Ensure AI solutions meet ethical, security, and compliance standards, including model explainability, bias mitigation, and data privacy requirements. Partner with engineering leadership to set technical strategy, establish architectural guidelines, and define standards that shape the future of AI initiatives at Octane. Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering. Proven expertise with leading ML/DL frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX, with hands-on experience training and deploying models. Strong programming proficiency in Python, with additional experience using languages such as C++ or Java for performance-critical applications. Practical experience with MLOps tools and workflows, including MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, or Vertex AI to streamline model lifecycle management. Deep understanding of data engineering concepts such as data pipelines, preprocessing, and distributed computing, as well as hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Demonstrated success designing, deploying, and optimizing AI/ML systems at scale, including model serving, monitoring, and iteration. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and align diverse stakeholders. Preferred Skills: Experience with generative AI and large language models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and fine-tuning approaches. Knowledge of advanced ML domains such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, reinforcement learning, or recommendation systems. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, to support scalable deployment. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or Ansible, to enable automated and reproducible infrastructure management. Contributions to the AI/ML community, such as open-source projects, conference presentations, or peer-reviewed research publications. 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 $150,000 to $210,000 + bonus incentive 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 Powersports 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. Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. #LI-MZ1 #LI-Hybrid

Design, build, and scale secure full-stack software with a focus on Python and telephony integrations in a hybrid work environment. | 7-8+ years experience, advanced Python proficiency, telephony/UCaaS integration experience, modern JS frameworks, cloud engineering, and strong API design skills. | Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and OPE - fast, easy, and accessible. Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing. Founded in 2014, we're a company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in our NYC office (Hybrid). In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in full-stack development, with a strong focus on Python and modern front-end frameworks, to design, build, and scale high-quality software that powers our core applications. You'll work across the stack to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions while contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment. A unique and critical aspect of this position is hands-on experience integrating with telephony and unified communications platforms such as Nextiva, Zoom Phone, RingCentral, AWS Connect, or Asterisk. With 3-4 years of experience in this space, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining integrations that connect our platform to these essential communication systems. Working closely with cross-functional partners in product, design, and data, you'll help advance our technical strategy, troubleshoot complex real-time communication challenges, and set the foundation for scalable, cloud-native solutions that will define our next stage of growth. Responsibilities: • Design & Development: Build robust, scalable, and secure software solutions using Python, React, and other modern frameworks and tools, with a focus on performance and maintainability. • Telephony Integrations: Develop, integrate, and manage APIs from third-party telephony and unified communications systems (e.g., Nextiva, Zoom Phone, RingCentral, Asterisk Server) to expand and enhance our product offerings. • Cloud Engineering: Utilize cloud-native technologies-preferably AWS-along with infrastructure-as-code tools such as CDK or Terraform to provision, configure, and optimize services. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product managers, designers, QA, and fellow engineers to scope, design, and deliver high-quality features that align with business goals. • Code Quality & Standards: Write clean, testable, and well-documented code; participate in regular code reviews; and enforce engineering best practices across the team. • Troubleshooting & Support: Investigate, debug, and resolve complex technical issues affecting telephony integrations and the core application, ensuring platform reliability and user satisfaction. • Lifecycle Ownership: Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial architecture and design discussions through development, testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance. • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and engineering practices, proactively suggesting and implementing improvements to strengthen our systems and processes. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered. • 7 - 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering production-ready, scalable web applications. • Advanced proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI to build high-performance services and APIs. • Strong experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue.js, with a focus on building intuitive, responsive, and performant user interfaces. • Telephony / UCaaS: 3-4 years of direct, hands-on experience integrating with telephony and unified communications platforms such as Nextiva, Zoom Phone, RingCentral, or related systems. • Real-Time Communications: Deep understanding of real-time communication frameworks (e.g., Asterisk) and protocols such as WebRTC, with experience troubleshooting and optimizing them in production. • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data synchronization patterns, with the ability to design and maintain clean, reliable integrations. • Experience working with both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems, including schema design and query optimization. • Familiarity with version control systems, primarily Git, and experience contributing to collaborative, team-based development workflows. 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 + bonus incentive 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 • Powersports 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. Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. #LI-MZ1 #LI-Hybrid

Support and optimize servicing operations systems and workflows, collaborate cross-functionally to implement improvements, and ensure quality and compliance. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in relevant roles, knowledge of servicing platforms (LoanPro preferred), process improvement experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills. | Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and OPE - fast, easy, and accessible. Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing. Founded in 2014, we’re a remote-first company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. As a key member of the Servicing Operations team, the Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the tools, systems, and processes that drive the Servicing Operations functions. This is a cross-functional, support-focused role that works to ensure workflows are optimized, quality centric, and aligned with business goals. You’ll act as a bridge between operational needs and technical execution, advocating for process improvements, supporting new initiatives, and ensuring that solutions are efficient. The scope of this role involves operational support, process enablement, quality assurance, and communication. Responsibilities: • Operational Support • Support the implementation and maintenance of servicing systems. • Partner with internal stakeholders and teams to troubleshoot system issues. • Monitor to proactively identify risks, collaborating with the appropriate teams to resolve any breaks or gaps. • Process Enablement • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvements and process optimizations. • Become a subject matter expert in servicing systems (LoanPro), helping translate operational needs and into solutions. • Assist in the design, rollout, and adoption of new features and tools by gathering user feedback, conducting UAT, and supporting training efforts. • Support initiatives that improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of the team. • Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with internal teams and SMEs to scope and support the successful delivery of enhancements. • Maintain clear and concise communication with internal stakeholders regarding system updates, performance trends, and ongoing initiatives. • Provide insightful information and relevant data to management. • Quality Oversight • Lead initiatives to improve process integrity and consistency across servicing functions. • Develop and refine best practices to ensure quality and compliance in core functions. • Conduct reviews following new launches. • Partner with multiple business units to ensure updates are consistently reflected and accounted for. Requirements: • Bachelor degree preferred, or equal experience • 3+ years of experience in relevant role • Strong understanding of servicing platforms, with working knowledge of LoanPro or other LMS • Experience in process improvements and supporting platform enhancements • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally • Ability to communicate effectively • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Strong problem-solving skills • Proactive, with a solution oriented mindset Preferred Skills: • LMS Proficiency (LoanPro Expertise a plus, not required) • Excel & Google Suite • Project management tools are a plus, not required • Data visualization tools are a plus, not required Compensation: The role described above offers a base salary of $65,000 to $80,000. Your offer will be based on the alignment of your qualifications with the requirements of the job and internal equity. In addition to the above-mentioned salary, Total Rewards include a stock option package, and benefits as outlined below. Benefits: • Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Generous Parental Leave • Up to 5 weeks time off (self managed) • 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. • Powersports Safety Benefit • Gympass Wellness 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. Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.