Software Engineer IV

ACV Auctions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Generous paid time off options

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Retirement planning through 401(k)

Job summary

ACV Auctions in Buffalo, New York is seeking a talented Software Engineer IV to lead and elevate the engineering team. In this role, you will architect scalable software systems while managing and mentoring fellow engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Python, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and a keen understanding of Agile practices. ACV offers a people-first culture and a commitment to innovation in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing or mentoring a software engineering team.
• 7+ years of programming experience in Python.
• Strong experience with continuous integration and build tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering team in developing scalable software systems.
• Drive technical vision, including decisions on multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Manage team performance, growth, and engagement.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Terraform/Infrastructure as Code

Agile methodologies

Unit and integration tests

SQL query writing and optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data Dog

Job description

Who we are

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer IV (DR) to lead, architect, and elevate our engineering team. We need a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about solving complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, database design, multi-cloud environments, and in-memory data technologies. You bring deep technical expertise in software development, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, and embrace a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to tackle ACV’s most challenging data engineering problems.

In this dual-impact role, you will serve as a senior technical authority while directly managing and mentoring a team of talented software engineers. You will bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and technical execution, ensuring your team ships high-quality, scalable software while fostering an environment of continuous growth and collaboration.

If you are passionate about solving complex architectural challenges and are equally invested in developing the careers of those around you, this is the perfect opportunity.

What you will do

• Leading a team of software engineers to architect, build, and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant software systems.
• Drive the technical vision for your team’s domain, making critical decisions on multi-cloud infrastructure, in-memory technologies, and overall system architecture.
• Architect, develop, and maintain robust Python backend services operating seamlessly across a complex multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Enact best practices for the team to follow
• Directly manage a small team of software engineers, owning their performance, growth, and day-to-day engagement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide actionable and constructive feedback, and map out clear career progression paths for your direct reports.
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture where engineers are empowered to innovate and take ownership.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, coaching, and strong design/code review feedback, helping raise overall engineering quality.
• Own scrum agile methodologies within the team. Facilitate and lead core Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming/refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner closely with Product Managers to define technical roadmaps, scope projects, translate epics into actionable user stories, and deliver features on time.
• Translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align engineering efforts with broader company objectives. Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our products.
• Participate in on-call rotation
• You will need to maintain standard Eastern Time (ET) working hours to ensure seamless collaboration with your team and direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, or acting as a formal Tech Lead for a team of software engineers.
• 7+ years of experience programming in Python
• 5+ years of experience with Cloud platforms preferably in AWS or GCP
• 5+ years of experience working with Terraform/Infrastructure as Code concepts
• 5+ years work with continuous integration and build tools
• Experience architecting and designing systems from the ground up, including making pragmatic decisions for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Experience with in-memory data processing, database monitoring and diagnostic tools, preferably Data Dog.
• Experience with Domain Driven Design.
• Strong experience integrating 3rd-party APIs, implementing authentication & authorization and developing asynchronous data flows.
• Strong experience developing unit and integration-tests, and setting expectations for test strategy and coverage
• Proficiency in SQL query writing and optimization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced global team environment.
• Deep practical experience operating within and leading Agile development environments, with a strong understanding of how to run effective sprints and agile ceremonies.

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Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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Compensation

The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skill set, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.