Role Description We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Staff Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications that solve real-world problems and enhance our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions. - Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. - Build on, establish, and document best practices and coding standards. - Support product delivery teams by providing guidance on technical solutions when asked. - Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites. - Own the overall performance of products and frameworks within a defined area of focus. - Previous experience leading POCs or technical tool adoption initiatives. - Provide technical support for multiple applications within the technology portfolio, including both code development and DevOps. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multiple teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. - Be empowered to lead and complete software projects with minimal guidance from managers. - Lead team discussions to define technical requirements for new and current products. - Develop roadmaps and prioritize technical debt to effectively plan features and work. - Respond to and troubleshoot highly complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively. - Mentor junior engineers. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. - Expert experience with Python. - Expert experience with Distributed Systems Design and/or Event-Driven development. - Expert experience and understanding of pyramid testing methodologies. - Expert experience with build & deployment automation (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins/TeamCity). - Experience with AWS, SQL, and Pub/Sub patterns (Kafka). - Expert experience with version control systems (Git). - Expertise in architecting secure and scalable financial systems, with a deep understanding of data encryption, access controls, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. - Proven experience building and optimizing workflows for the loan origination lifecycle (e.g., application, credit assessment, funding, portfolio management). - Hands-on experience with the integration of financial platforms, such as loan origination systems (LOS), ERPs, and servicing systems. - Experience maintaining and extending an existing codebase, adapting to pre-existing patterns and tracing the code’s path of execution. - Expert experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing distributed systems using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch Logs, and distributed tracing frameworks. - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Deployment automation. - 8+ years of experience. Benefits - Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan. - Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. - Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. - Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation. - Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company. - Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k). Company Description ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV) has applied innovation and user-designed, data-driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling, and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. - Our network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital, and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as True360 and Data Services.