Software Engineer II

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Engineering / Product Development

Software Engineer II

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

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Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range 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.

Cox Auto is looking for a software engineer II that applies the principles of secure software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. Works cross functionally to understand business requirements, architecture and technology direction, evaluate alternative approaches and ensure software and systems are designed accordingly. Incorporates state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience and security as well as ease-of-use (developer / user experience). Applies agile principles to software development with a focus on delivery of business value, collaboration, continuous improvement and sustainability. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilizes technical / procedural skills to support an assigned team’s work within a specified application set or on discrete system elements.  

• Engages in design and development discussions, helping the team conceptualize desired outcomes from a Software Engineering perspective.  

• Assists with feature / element estimation in terms of technical input, resources, time and anticipated outcomes.  

• Develops and implements unit and systems testing for integral code paths, ensuring adherence to secure coding practices at all times.  

• Provides technical support, including troubleshooting and enhancement for existing and new features within application and system structures.  

• Documents processes to capture best practices, applicable methodologies and repeatability going forward.  

• Updates team members, manager, product owners and other key stakeholders on status, challenges and concerns. 

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field, with three years of hands-on software development experience; or a Master's with two years of experience. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.

• Foundational skills in analytical thinking, requirements analysis, software installation and support, system and technology integration, and technical troubleshooting. 

• Foundational skills in building partnerships, challenging personal limitations, driving innovation, focusing on execution and striving for excellence. 

This position does not offer visa sponsorship, therefore, candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for consideration.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets