Software Engineer I

Cox Automotive

Last Updated: 8/28/2025 6:49:45 AM

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Current Days Open
2
Reqs Seen
6
Current Min Salary
$72,200.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$108,200.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
24.2
First Seen
8/27/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$72,200.00 (Yearly)
1/14/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$122,200.00 (Yearly)
5/7/2026

Full Job Description

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 % Yes, 5% of the time 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 candidates 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 I to join our Online Vehicle Exchange engineering team. Our Teams: Cox Automotive is the market leading provider of technology services to the automotive industry. Our engineering organization takes pride in building innovative products that make our customers successful. We are passionate about building great software while having fun doing it. The result is an award-winning culture in which everyone is approachable, ideas are judged on their merits, and healthy, empowered people drive transformative technology. Job Summary: As a Software Engineer I, youll work on our Online Vehicle Exchange (OVE) platform. OVE is a 24/7 online source for vehicles from Manheim, independent auctions, commercial and dealer inventory, and more where dealers can search, bid/buy and make an offer on wholesale inventory. Our applications are written in .Ruby/Rails and AWS. We use New Relic, Splunk, and PagerDuty to monitor and alert on our platform. We own and are responsible for our applications from design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Our infrastructure is a built using the latest AWS technologies. We are an Agile team and our engineering organization supports addressing technical debt. In addition to working with Product to prioritize important business initiatives. If you want to work on highly performant software running at scale in the cloud, with the ability to both learn new technologies and have an impact on our ability to succeed as a team, organization, and company, this job is for you. Technologies we use: Ruby on Rails, AWS, TypeScript NewRelic, Splunk Docker, GithubActions, CDK, Terraform, Ansible MySQL DB Your Role: Design, build, and support solutions for our cloud-native OVE application Provide ongoing support, monitoring, and maintenance of deployed products Engage with your agile delivery team to build a culture of passion, trust, and creativity Required Experience: Bachelors Degree in a related field, (preferably Computer Science). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years experience in a related field. Understanding and experience with object oriented coding. Knowledge of how to design and optimize access of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Familiarity with cloud native software which runs on and integrates in the Cloud with a preference for AWS technologies. Use of distributed version control software such as Git. Experience working in an Agile team environment preferred. Drug Testing To be employed in this role, youll 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 companys 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 individuals 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. Cox brings together the worlds greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities and drive innovation for a better future. Thats why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the worlds biggest challenges. Our people love technology and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, theres no challenge too great for our pioneers. And theres no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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