Entry Level Software Engineer - Atlanta, GA

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Software Engineer I in a hybrid role with remote work part of the week. The base salary ranges from $74,000 to $111,000, with potential additional compensation through incentives. You will design scalable software, contribute to a scrum team, and help deliver leading-edge products for drivers and dealers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continued learning, and applying modern software design practices, while supporting a flexible, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience in object-oriented programming (C#, Java, C++, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience developing applications.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• High energy, confident, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Familiarity with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, ReactJS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a passionate and flexible engineer, collaborate with your team to build, deploy, monitor, and manage a highly performing and highly available production system.
• Write readable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with team members on best practices, code reviews, internal tools and process improvements.
• Evangelize new ideas within your team.
• Explore open source or industry standard solutions that could be a fit for the organization.

Skills

OO programming

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Web technologies

Cloud experience

Education

Advanced technical degree (plus)

Tools

ReactJS

JavaScript

HTML

Job description

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 % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $74,000.00 - $111,000.00. 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.

Job Description

Who We Are + What We Do:

At Cox Automotive, we offer the chance to take an important role in the digital revolution of the automotive industry. Our software engineers are part of an energetic team that build world-class solutions to benefit the auto buying public, dealers and manufacturers. At Cox Automotive, youll be immersed in an environment that values your teamwork and creative problem-solving techniques while encouraging you to continue to learn new skills and technologies. Risk-taking is encouraged here and we reward great results. Collaboration and support are woven into the fabric of everything we do from 24-hour Hackathons and brain-storming sessions to sprint reviews, youll be immersed in an environment that encourages bringing fresh ideas to the table with an innovative mindset. Giving back to the community is important at Cox Automotive. You will be given time during working hours to volunteer at local charities.

Job Overview:

Our Software Engineers are energetic influencers who thrive on designing simple and scalable solutions to complex problems and delivering leading edge software products for our customers. We are looking for exceptionally ambitious and communicative hands-on individuals who have the passion and skills to take our product offerings to the next level. As a Software Engineer you will work in a collaborative team environment that encourages you to perform at your best, while contributing to the engineering efforts of one of our scrum teams. You will be challenged to engineer right-sized solutions for complex business problems. You will apply your knowledge of modern software design, best practices, design patterns, and frameworks, with an understanding of application performance and maintainability. You will aspire to use new technologies and challenge yourself to develop innovative solutions. You will work alongside developers and technical leads on a team where collaborative programming and mentoring is regularly practiced.

Responsibilities:

• Be a passionate and flexible engineer, collaborate with your team to achieve and exceed the goal to build, deploy, monitor, and manage a highly performing and highly available production system
• Write readable, maintainable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with team members on best practices, code reviews, internal tools and process improvements
• Evangelize new ideas within your team
• Explore open source or industry standard solutions that could be a fit for the organization
• Understanding of programming and database concepts
• 18 months experience in object-oriented programming (C#, Java, C++, or similar), in a job or through schoolwork
• Demonstrated experience developing applications
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• High energy, confident, ambitious, and self-motivated individual
• Must be an effective communicator
• Able to work in fast-paced environments
• Advanced technical degree and/or related training a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, ReactJS, etc.) is a plus, but not required.
• Cloud experience is a plus, but not required.

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

• 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
• up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
• 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
• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• 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.

About Us

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

EEO, 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.

Culture

Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.