Lead Software Development Engineer

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Atlanta to apply secure software engineering practices across software and cloud infrastructure. You will design, develop, test, and maintain complex systems while prioritizing security, scalability, and AI-enabled efficiency.

Local candidates in Atlanta or willingness to relocate are required. Visa sponsorship is not available. You will work cross-functionally, mentor teams, and drive innovation through AI-driven automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience in a related field (or equivalent combinations).
• Experience designing systems with embedded AI capabilities and AI governance knowledge.
• Ability to lead teams in AI tool evaluation and implementation.
• Strong analytical, requirements analysis, and system integration skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements analysis

System integration

Technical troubleshooting

AI capabilities design

AI governance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience

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