Software Engineer II

Posted 15 Hours Ago
Atlanta, GA
Hybrid
89K-134K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Cloud • Greentech • Information Technology • Other • Software • Cybersecurity
Empowering people today to build a better future for the next generation.
The Role
The Software Engineer II develops and maintains applications, implements features, supports AI-assisted development, and participates in performance testing and debugging.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Software Engineer II develops and maintains code within applications and systems to implement features, improve performance and maintainability, while reducing technical debt in alignment with product and technology roadmaps. The position emphasizes strong software craftsmanship, AI-assisted development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities :
  • Strengthen and apply software engineering skills, tools, and methodologies, including the responsible use of AI-assisted development.
  • Contribute effectively to coding tasks by implementing features, writing unit and integration tests, pairing with teammates, and using AI tools to support code generation and troubleshooting.
  • Translate business and functional requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks and participate meaningfully in sprint planning and estimation.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual or repetitive workflows using both AI-enabled and traditional engineering tools.
  • Diagnose and resolve defects using structured debugging techniques supported by AI-guided root-cause analysis.
  • Support modernization initiatives by updating legacy code, contributing to migration activities, and using AI tools to analyze and improve older patterns.
  • Apply secure coding practices and leverage AI-assisted code analysis to detect vulnerabilities, quality gaps, and performance issues.
  • Investigate performance or system bottlenecks through diagnostics, testing, and AI-supported evaluation.
  • Participate in performance testing and contribute to resolving issues identified through analytical and AI-driven reviews.
  • Produce clear, consistent documentation of processes, patterns, and best practices, using AI tools appropriately to enhance clarity and team knowledge sharing.

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent combinations such as a master's degree and up to 2 years of experience.
  • Basic experience with Java, Python, JavaScript
  • Basic understanding of distributed systems concepts and how failures can
  • occur.
  • Exposure to automation, developer tools, or internal platforms (coursework, internships, or projects acceptable).
  • Familiarity with Git/version control and awareness of CI/CD pipelines.
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud services (AWS preferred; Azure a plus).
  • Interest in or exposure to AI-assisted development tools and practices.
  • Ability to participate in debugging, incident follow-up, and basic observability activities with guidance.
  • Awareness of reliability engineering principles and automated testing practices.
  • Basic understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting concepts.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within an engineering team.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn new technologies and best practices.
  • Exposure to embedded systems, GPIO, sensors, or low-power electronics is a plus
  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.

Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.

As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.

Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.

Why Work With Us

At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.

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Every person has different working styles and preferences — and we aim to empower teams to work where they are most comfortable. Some roles require in-person work, but for those that can be performed remotely, we offer flexibility.

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