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The Role
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native features end-to-end for the vAuto suite. Write tests, troubleshoot production issues, improve CI/CD and cloud infrastructure on AWS, integrate AI capabilities, mentor junior engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and document and share technical knowledge.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cox Automotive is seeking a Software Engineer II to be a key contributor in our vAuto software suite. This individual will engage in active software development and work in tandem with our team of talented engineers to create scalable and high-quality software solutions.
Our Teams:
Cox Automotive is the market leading provider of technology services to the automotive industry. Our engineering organization takes pride in building innovative products that make our customers successful. We are passionate about building great software while having fun doing it. The result is an award-winning culture in which everyone is approachable, ideas are judged on their merits, and healthy, empowered people drive transformative technology.
What You'll Do:
Technology We Use:
Qualifications:
USD 98,300.00 - 147,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. 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.
EOE, including disability/vets
Our Teams:
Cox Automotive is the market leading provider of technology services to the automotive industry. Our engineering organization takes pride in building innovative products that make our customers successful. We are passionate about building great software while having fun doing it. The result is an award-winning culture in which everyone is approachable, ideas are judged on their merits, and healthy, empowered people drive transformative technology.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, cloud-native applications that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Own features end to end, from architecture and development through deployment and production support.
- Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
- Break down epics and stories into technical tasks and provide accurate estimates.
- Build expertise in the applications, systems, and services you support.
- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (cost, performance, security) within AWS.
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure to improve performance, security, and deployment cycles.
- Explore and incorporate AI capabilities to improve code quality, deployment processes, and innovation within our engineering practice.
- Collaborate with AI agents to build, test, and deploy software across the SDLC by using proper contextual inputs to improve AI understanding and output quality.
- Implement AI-powered features and pipelines in our software products.
- Contribute to prompt engineering experimentation and share tool usage insights with the team.
- Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance, code review, and peer programming.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of ownership, trust, and continuous improvement.
- Effectively document your work and share knowledge across the team.
- Stay current on tools, technologies, and trends relevant to your technical domain, including cloud computing, DevOps, and AI.
Technology We Use:
- Development languages/frameworks: C#, JavaScript, Stencil
- Cloud: Amazon: AWS SDK, ElastiCache, S3, EC2, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, and AWS cloud-native architectures Lambda, ECS Fargate
- DevOps Tools: NewRelic, AWS CodeBuild, Github, Splunk, Terraform
- Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Oracle, OpenSearch
- Tools & Practices: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD, TDD
- Special Focus: AI integration, Serverless architecture
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field with no degree. ( We are unable to sponsor visa's now or in the future).
- Solid experience as a Software Engineer, with proficiency in .NET C# and JavaScript or Typescript frameworks.
- Strong database development skills, including advanced SQL, relational
- and NoSQL database technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, especially Amazon Web
- Services (AWS), is preferred.
- Experience working with AI technologies or strong curiosity to incorporate AI into development such as:
- Agentic coding
- AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT. Claude Code)
- Deep understanding of software development best practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
- Live by Scrum principles and collaborate with team members using Agile techniques including test driven development, code reviews, and retrospectives.
- Effective communication skills, capable of explaining intricate technical details coherently to both tech-savvy and non-technical individuals.
- Dedication to team collaboration, continual learning, and always striving for excellence.
USD 98,300.00 - 147,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. 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.
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience; or master's with up to 2 years' experience; or 10 years' experience with no degree.
- Proficiency in .NET C# and JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
- Strong database development skills, including advanced SQL and relational and NoSQL database technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, especially AWS.
- Experience with AI technologies or strong curiosity to incorporate AI (agentic coding, AI-assisted development tools).
- Deep understanding of software development best practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience with Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), test-driven development, code reviews, and retrospectives.
- Effective communication skills to explain technical details to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to mentor and support junior engineers through code review and pair programming.
What the Team is Saying
Belinda
Manager of Network Automation
Tonya
Director of Agile Delivery
Chris
Manager of Engineering Support & Delivery
John Chapman
National Client Sales Director, Cox Automotive
Kib Yahyehyrab
Audit Analysis, Cox Enterprises
Jenny Arias
Marketing & Events Assistant, Cox Farms
Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of pay plus an additional fixed 2% company contribution with immediate vesting and auto-enrollment via Vanguard. Legacy cohorts may have different retirement arrangements, but the enhanced match is emphasized as a current standard.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical options (Core PPO, Premium PPO, HDHP + HSA) and Kaiser in CA are available, with in-network preventive care covered at 100% and openly published 2026 plan details and premiums. The program lineup extends to pharmacy, dental, vision, telehealth, and condition-specific supports.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage via Progyny, adoption assistance, and childcare/backup care resources complement flexible PTO and paid time off for voting, volunteering, and jury duty. These benefits are positioned to support employees across family life stages.
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The Company
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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