Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

OPENLANE•Carmel, IN

2d•Remote

About The Position

OPENLANE is seeking a software engineer to build and maintain scalable, cloud-native APIs and high-value core system components as part of its Enterprise Technology Services team. The role involves continuously enhancing core offerings, contributing to platform modernization and AI transformation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple technology stacks. The engineer will lead technical discussions about software architecture and testing, with a focus on quality, performance, reliability, and operational health. The work may involve application development, front-end JavaScript frameworks, telemetry, and performance tuning. The role calls for an AI-forward, product-minded engineer who takes end-to-end ownership, is curious about technology, and values clean, maintainable code and strong testing practices. The core technology stack includes .NET Core, React or Svelte, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes in AWS, and OpenTelemetry. The posting describes the role as remote and lists an annual compensation range of $135,000 to $190,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience building scalable, cloud-native APIs with .NET, preferably .NET Core, Java, or Kotlin.
A university degree or advanced diploma in a software engineering-related discipline, preferably Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks such as React.
Experience with telemetry and performance tuning using modern APM tooling.
Strong understanding of application development, including development and testing methodologies.
Active use of AI development tools such as code copilots, AI debuggers, or test generators.
Curiosity about applying AI to real customer and business problems.
Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs rather than accepting them blindly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern APM tooling.
Experience with Kubernetes and OpenTelemetry.
Experience with Svelte front-end frameworks.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Responsibilities

Continuously enhance core offerings.
Lead technical discussions on software architecture and testing to protect quality and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to construct and maintain high-value core system components using multiple technology stacks.
Take responsibility for systems end-to-end, including reliability and operational health.
Evaluate AI tool outputs critically and consider applying AI to customer and business problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options in the US.
Immediately vested 401(k) with company match in the US, or RRSP with company match in Canada.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid maternity and paternity leave in the US.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D in the US.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.
Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization.
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement.