Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Engineering / Product Development

Software Engineer I

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

No

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,200.00. 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.

We are looking for a Software Engineer I who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high‑impact engineering team. This early‑career role is ideal for engineers with strong fundamentals, curiosity, and enthusiasm for modern development practices including the responsible use of AI‑assisted development tools.
You will work alongside experienced engineers to build scalable, reliable, and well‑tested systems, develop your technical skills, and learn how software solutions support real business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, and maintain web‑based applications and services.

• Write clean, maintainable code and unit/system tests.

• Participate in pair programming, code reviews, and design discussions.

• Construct and maintain services consumed by internal and external clients.

• Collaborate on common frameworks, shared components, and best practices.

• Use AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to support development, validating all output.

• Learn and apply spec‑driven and Agile development practices.

• Troubleshoot issues with guidance from senior engineers.

• Assist with legacy code updates and modernization efforts.

• Document technical designs, processes, and decisions.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and dependencies clearly.

• Continuously learn from senior engineers and technology communities.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field.
• 1-2 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C#, or comparable object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• CI/CD concepts.
• Selenium or test automation tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of SDLC fundamentals (version control, testing, debugging
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, learn quickly, and adapt to change.
• Comfortable collaborating with distributed teams.
• Availability for rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours may be required.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, or distributed systems.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containers, or infrastructure‑as‑code.

• Demonstrated learning through projects, coursework, or open‑source work.

What We Look For

• Strong growth mindset and intellectual curiosity.

• Positive, team‑first attitude and willingness to learn.

• Accountability for code quality, security, and reliability.

• Desire to continuously improve skills, processes, and outcomes.

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

 

 

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.