Senior Staff Technical Lead

Summary

Join Octane®'s AI and Data Engineering team as a Senior Staff Technical Lead. This role involves guiding the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based systems using AWS, Python, AI models, and more. You will mentor engineers, influence technical strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, AI systems, and complex data ecosystems is crucial. You'll ensure high-quality solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a hands-on approach are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering roles, with deep expertise in designing and deploying scalable systems in AWS environments
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and React for building modern, user-friendly front-end applications
• Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools for automating the build, test, and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of microservices architectures, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and GenAI capabilities is a must have skill and proven deployment of the technologies will be required
• Understanding of common Vector Databases and data embeddings are required
• Proven ability to influence and mentor technical leaders and engineers, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to automate and manage cloud resources
• Familiarity with advanced security practices in cloud environments, including encryption, IAM roles, and secure data handling
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects on time
• Experience driving collaboration between engineering and non-technical teams, influencing roadmaps, and aligning technical goals with business objectives

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, guiding the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based systems, primarily using AWS, Python, React, and microservices architectures
• Mentor and uplift engineers and technical leaders within the organization, providing guidance on design, code quality, testing, debugging, and best practices to ensure the successful delivery of technical projects
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tech leads and TPMs, to drive engineering priorities and align roadmaps to meet business goals. Continuously adjust technical strategies to accommodate evolving business needs
• Operate through technical leaders to ensure that projects are delivered on time and that team morale is maintained, balancing technical excellence with accelerated business outcomes
• Act as the gatekeeper and champion for engineering best practices, working closely with senior staff engineers to adapt and refine processes as necessary, ensuring consistency and quality across teams
• Play a critical role in code reviews, architecture decisions, and major technical challenges, stepping in to support or backup tech leads and TPMs as needed
• Set the standard for high-performance and scalable solutions by contributing to system design, coding, and troubleshooting complex issues in distributed systems and relational databases
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture by driving knowledge sharing, innovation, and technical excellence across teams. Your influence extends to multiple engineering directors, shaping the technical strategy and execution at various levels of the organization

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
• Wellhub (Gympass) Wellness Benefit
• Powersports Safety Benefit