Lead Software Engineer: AI-Driven, Secure & Scalable

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

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