Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Manager, Software Engineering

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. 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

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading, growing, and developing a team of innovative Software Engineers in designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality software products. To be successful in this role, you must be able to lead effectively in a fluid, fast-paced agile environment. This position requires strong technical, design, communication, and collaboration skills. We have aggressive goals over the next couple of years and are looking for candidates with a passion for solving large scale problems and a can-do attitude!

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees Software Engineering processes and teams.Provides direction and oversight in the planning and delivery of product / solution releases.Ensures delivery of secure, high quality, well tested and scalable software to meet requirements of the customer and business.Prioritize KTLO backlog and maintain a healthy KTLO roadmap to sustain the security and stability of our products.Assists with maintenance and prioritization of the product backlog.Engages with customers, end users and business partners to understand issues with software development and deployment.Ensures issues are resolved in a timely and sustainable fashion.Advocates secure coding practices and testing requirements.Ensures the teams are setup for success.Provides timely feedback (both positive and constructive) to team members.Builds a culture of supportive team, pride in ownership, and continuous improvement. Provides and supports good engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; or 18 years’ experience in a related field6+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with a strong technical background and the ability to provide leadership and oversight to the Software Engineering Team. Technologies: Experience with Dart/Flutter, Python.Execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technologies: Experience with Dart/Flutter, Python a plus.Ability to build partnerships, engage others, guide team success, lead change, and create a clear vision.Hands-on experience working in a Cloud environment, preferably AWS.Technical Proficiency: Understand AI technologies like machine learning and data analytics.Strategic Thinking: Align AI projects with business goals and identify value-adding opportunities.Ethical Awareness: Develop and deploy AI solutions ethically, ensuring transparency and accountability.Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with cross-functional teams and explain AI concepts to non-technical members.Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest AI advancements and best practices.

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.