Software Engineer II

at Cox Automotive

Record last updated: 6/9/2026 1:20:02 AM

Current Days Open
20
Reqs Seen
6
Current Min Salary
$89,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$134,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
220.2
First Seen
6/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$87,200.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$134,000.00 (Yearly)
6/9/2026

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Full Job Description

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 in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. 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 As a Software Engineer II, you will take on complex engineering responsibilities owning features, contributing to design decisions, and mentoring earlycareer engineers. You will operate within an agile team and build productionready systems with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and cloudnative development. What youll do Design, develop, and maintain highquality software applications that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria. Own mediumsized features from design through production release, independently breaking down work. Write and maintain unit, integration, and endtoend tests; contribute to the ongoing improvement of CI/CD pipelines. Build reliable, scalable cloudnative services using AWS services, following best practices in security and observability. Implement mobile and/or crossplatform application features using Dart and Flutter, delivering performant and maintainable UI and business logic. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; participate in oncall rotations if applicable. Provide technical guidance to Software Engineer I team members; conduct code reviews and share engineering best practices. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps partners in an agile environment. Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute insights to help evolve our architecture and engineering practices. Required qualifications: Bachelors degree in a related discipline and 2 years experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years experience; or 10 years experience in a related field with no degree. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in production environments. Strong, handson AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SNS/SQS, CloudWatch, IAM, S3, serverless frameworks, or similar). Proficiency in at least one backend or fullstack language (TypeScript/JavaScript, Python or similar). Experience building RESTful APIs, services, or distributed systems. Solid understanding of software engineering principles: objectoriented design, test automation, CI/CD, debugging, and performance considerations. Experience working in agile environments and contributing to design discussions. Preferred qualifications: Experience designing scalable, cloudnative architectures or serverless applications. Familiarity with container services (Docker, ECS, EKS) or infrastructureascode (Terraform/CDK). Professional experience coding with Dart and Flutter (mobile, crossplatform, or internal tooling). Experience with relational or NoSQL databases. Experience with mobile deployment pipelines (e.g., Firebase App Distribution, TestFlight). Exposure to AIassisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, etc.), especially in production or experimentation contexts. Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small development initiatives. 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. EOE, including disability/vets 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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