Principal Software Engineer

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to training and diversity

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer seeks a Principal Engineer to innovate digital products in Richmond, VA. This role involves understanding customer needs, collaborating with diverse teams, and developing solutions that enhance the buying experience. Candidates should have strong teamwork and communication skills, with 7+ years of experience in application development, particularly in .NET Core and Azure environments. Join a culture of diversity and innovation with a commitment to professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of application development experience required.
• Deep understanding of Azure products and ARM templates.
• Experience building back-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to tackle customer challenges.
• Market innovative ideas and evolve them based on feedback.
• Develop experimental solutions in an agile environment.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication

.NET Core

Microsoft Azure

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

DevOps

GIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

NoSQL databases

Job description

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

CarMax, the way your career should be!

About This Job

At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Principal Engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them!

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Work with fellow associates to understand the real-life challenges of customers and discover what they need to move seamlessly between the online and in-person shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues in product design, product management and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.
• Market your innovative ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment.
• Stay on top of industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.

Purpose of the role

Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting stakeholder, carrying out experiments, tackling complex business problems and implementing new products. You can balance stakeholder needs with business goals and know how to deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. This role will be intimately involved with innovating in our digital search and merchandising technology stack. Creative, curious, and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace.

Qualifications And Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to learn quickly, excellent written and spoken communication required.
• 7+ years of application development experience required.

Experience In The Following Required

• 7+ years of experience with the .NET Core/C#/ Microsoft Azure offerings
• Deep understanding of Azure products and ARM and bicep templates
• Knowledge of NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams.
• Experience working with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Experience with back-end architecture and design
• GIT experience.

Experience In The Following Preferred

• Experience with Front-end architecture.
• Experience with search technology
• Experience working within a product organization.

Work Location and Arrangement

• Midtown: This role will be based out of the CarMax Midtown Innovation Center (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 5 days per week.
• Plano: This role will be based out of the CarMax Dallas Tech Hub (Plano, TX) and associates will work onsite 2 days per week.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.