Lead Software Development Engineer

Cox Automotive; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive secure software design, development, and cloud infrastructure. You will guide cross-functional teams, evaluate AI-enabled options, and ensure scalable, secure systems with Agile methods.

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and measurable quality improvements. Local candidates or relocation to Atlanta are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience in a related field, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Experience designing systems with embedded AI capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI governance and model lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing and documentation of complex software systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Architect AI-enabled solutions for scalability and reliability, leveraging agile methods.
• Drive adoption of AI-enhanced development practices and measure quality metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Embedded AI capabilities

AI governance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tool evaluation

Model lifecycle management

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Lead Software Engineer

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. 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

About the Role:

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to apply the principles of secure software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. You'll work cross-functionally to understand business requirements, architecture, and technology direction - evaluating alternative approaches and ensuring software and systems are designed accordingly. This role incorporates state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience, and security, as well as ease-of-use for both developers and end users. You'll apply agile principles with a focus on delivering business value, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement - while leveraging AI to architect scalable solutions, optimize team workflows, and drive innovation through intelligent automation and predictive modeling.

P.S: Candidates must be local to Atlanta GA or willing to relocate to the Atlanta area to be considered for this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

What You'll Do:

• Lead team efforts to design, develop, test, and document complex software systems and applications
• Support multiple teams by providing sound technical and procedural guidance and solution development
• Collaborate with analysts, peers, and stakeholders to develop highly complex systems
• Estimate software development tasks within predictable variances, based on specified functional and business requirements
• Evaluate secure coding practices and tools, recommending and driving improvements
• Define and recommend metrics to improve quality, cycle time, reliability, and other key factors
• Present system alterations and designs to peers and colleagues
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to fellow team members, adjacent teams, and other stakeholders
• Architect solutions that incorporate AI components for scalability and efficiency
• Drive team adoption of AI-enhanced development practices
• Use AI to forecast project risks and resource needs

What You'll Bring:

Experience

Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years' experience in a related field.

Technical Skills

Skilled in analytical thinking, requirements analysis, software installation and support, system and technology integration, and technical troubleshooting

Experience designing systems with embedded AI capabilities

Knowledge of AI governance and model lifecycle management

Ability to lead teams in AI tool evaluation and implementation

Foundational Skills

Skilled in building partnerships, challenging personal limitations, driving innovation, focusing on execution, and striving for excellence

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 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.

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 (med