Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Software Engineer II

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 $87,200.00 - $130,800.00. 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

Cox Automotive is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our agile development team in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a curious and adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across the stack, and is eager to explore emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—to help shape the next generation of our core products.

As a key contributor to the team, you will develop scalable and reliable software, collaborate across disciplines in a cross-functional Agile environment, and grow your technical expertise. You'll work closely with product owners, QA engineers, and other developers using Scrum or Kanban methodologies. This is a great opportunity to build strong foundational experience while contributing to impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable software solutions that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria

Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability

Support functional testing efforts for applications, modules, or new features

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues

Break down epics and stories into technical tasks and provide accurate estimates

Build expertise in the applications, systems, and services you support

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within a cross-functional team

Effectively document your work and share knowledge with the team

Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (cost, performance, security) within AWS

Enhance infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to improve performance, security, and deployment cycles

Stay current on new tools, technologies, and trends relevant to your technical domain

Explore and incorporate AI capabilities to improve code quality, deployment processes, and innovation within our engineering practice

Software Engineer II Expectations

Show initiative and accountability in managing assigned tasks and responsibilities

Demonstrate growth mindset and continuous learning across cloud computing, DevOps, AI, and modern development practices

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and team needs

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate effectively and respectfully within cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience, or 14 years’ experience in a related field.

2+ years of experience designing and developing web applications

2+ years of experience building and deploying applications in a cloud environment (preferably AWS; Azure or GCP acceptable)

2+ years of proficiency in Python, Java, or React.js

Experience using Git or similar version control systems

Demonstrated experience contributing to open-source projects or communities is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or familiarity with mobile development using Dart and the Flutter framework

AWS certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps) highly preferred

Interest or experience in AI technologies or incorporating AI into software development

Experience participating in large-scale technical projects

Technology We Use

Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Bash, Dart

Cloud & DevOps: AWS Lambda, EC2, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, CodeBuild, Docker, Git

Databases: DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Oracle

Tools & Practices: Kibana, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD

Special Focus: AI integration, Serverless architecture

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.