Software Engineer III, ACV Capital

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

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 include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• 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)


As a Software Engineer III at ACV Auctions you will develop, write, and modify code. You will work alongside software and production engineers to build and ship new features that optimize operational efficiency and drive growth.
What you will do:

• Design, develop, and maintain code for our web-based applications.
• Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our products.
• Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites for your products.
• Design and build complex systems that can scale rapidly with little maintenance.
• Design and implement effective service/product interfaces.
• Develop complex data models using common patterns like EAV, normal forms, append only, event sourced, or graphs.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritizes technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
• Able to lead and successfully complete software projects without major guidance from a manager/lead.
• Lead in team discussions to define requirements on new and current products, as needed.
• Provide technical support for many applications within the technology portfolio.
• Respond to and troubleshoot complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Handle multiple competing priorities in an agile, fast-paced environment.
What you will need:
• BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ Years programming in Object Oriented back end technologies: Python
• Proficiency in testing paradigm, especially automated testing (unit, integration, api testing, etc.)
• Familiar with programming in front end technologies: javascript, VUE JS/react or equivalent framework.
• Proficiency with continuous integration and build tools (jenkins or equivalent such as bamboo, circle ci)
• Deep knowledge in day-day tools and how they work including deployments, aws, docker, kubernetes, monitoring systems (datadog, or new relic, splunk, etc.), big query, and testing tools.
• Highly proficient in git based version control systems.
• Proficient in databases (relational database systems) like MySQL and Postgres, and can contribute to database design and optimization. Familiarity with ORMs.
• Familiarity with event based system design, microservices, distributed systems.
• Self-sufficient debugger who can identify and solve complex problems in code and across distributed systems.
What we offer:
• Comprehensive benefits offering