Software Engineer I

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Software Engineer I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $86,600.00 - $129,800.00. 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.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, part of the Cox Automotive family, you apply secure software engineering principles to the design, development, testing, maintenance, and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. This role collaborates closely with teammates to understand business requirements, contribute to architectural discussions, and deliver scalable, resilient, and secure systems. It also incorporates the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to streamline coding, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities across the SDLC. The position emphasizes strong software craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration within the Digital contracting workstream.

Who We Are  

We at Cox Automotive have taken on the mission to transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars – simplifying the experience for all by reimagining the car buying experience—making it faster, smarter, and more connected. As part of Cox Automotive, we’re at the forefront of digital transformation in the automotive industry, helping dealerships and consumers navigate everything from financing to digital contracting with ease and confidence.  

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:  

• Collaborating with experienced engineers and product teams to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications.  

• Writing clean, efficient code in languages like Java, Python, or TypeScript.  

• Leveraging AWS Cloud to build modern, resilient systems.  

• Using AI tools like GitHub Copilot to boost your productivity and creativity.  

• Participating in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.  

• Learning and growing every day in a supportive, fast-paced environment.  

What We’re Looking For:  

Must-Haves:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. The right candidate could also have a different  combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field  

• Requires strong knowledge of AWS  

• Excellent presentation  skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization  

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and object-oriented programming.   

• Requires strong knowledge of one modern programming language (python, JavaScript, etc.)  

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies.   

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization  

• Accelerate development of high quality products and features by leveraging AI   

Nice-to-Haves:  

• Exposure to cloud platforms (especially AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.  

• Interest in AI/ML and how it can enhance software development.  

• Experience with Git and agile development practices.  

• Understanding of APIs, web services, or microservices.  

Why You’ll Love Working Here:  

• Real Impact: Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of car buying.  

• Mentorship & Growth: Learn from seasoned engineers and grow your skills fast.  

• Modern Tech Stack: Access the latest tools, including AI-assisted development.  

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consis