Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Software Engineer I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. 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

At Cox Automotive, we’re redefining how people buy, sell, and use cars—powered by innovative technology and supported by global brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. With a global presence and a deep impact on the industry, we are leading the transformation of the automotive ecosystem.

From online browsing to post-sale services, our backend engineers build the critical infrastructure and scalable services that power seamless, data-driven experiences for dealers, manufacturers, and consumers.

What You’ll Do:

As a Software Engineer I – Backend Focus, you’ll be part of a team designing and developing the core services that drive our platform. Your work will be foundational in creating resilient, secure, and high-performance systems at scale.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.

Developing features and enhancements using Java and modern cloud-native architecture.

Contributing to microservices that serve both internal applications and external partners.

Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, with attention to performance and scalability.

Participating in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and process improvement initiatives.

Collaborating across teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-impact features.

Learning from senior developers and participating in internal training, mentoring, and user groups.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field

Hands-on experience building backend applications using Java.

Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

Familiarity with cloud-native development and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for backend systems.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially in distributed teams.

Technologies We Use:

Languages & Frameworks: Java

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Lambda, Terraform

Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins

Databases: SQL Server, DynamoDB (depending on project)

Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs

Join us at Cox Automotive and help shape the future of automotive technology from the ground up.

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 (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.