Software Engineer II

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 candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description Software Engineer Job Summary As a Software Engineer on Cox Automotive's Wholesale Workflow team, you'll build and maintain features on an AI-native platform in a collaborative, cross-functional Agile/Kanban environment. You'll work closely with product owners, senior engineers, and other teams to deliver high-quality software on a best-in-class inspection platform. Our teams are based primarily in Atlanta, GA. We value versatile, hardworking engineers with diverse skill sets who can adapt to rapid changes in the automotive and technology industries. Primary Duties and Key Responsibilities Contribute to the design and delivery of product features and system enhancements, incorporating AI-assisted development tools to improve workflow efficiency and development speed. Decompose functional and business requirements into well-defined, estimable technical tasks, using both traditional and AI-enabled approaches to assess implementation complexity. Write high-quality, maintainable code with comprehensive end-to-end automated tests for business-critical components, leveraging AI to assist with test generation, documentation, and refactoring. Maintain quality, performance, observability, security, and specification compliance across assigned development work, using AI-supported tooling to identify vulnerabilities and code quality concerns. Collaborate with engineering peers to ensure design and implementation decisions align with architectural standards and long-term platform goals. Diagnose and resolve technical issues through systematic debugging, log analysis, and AI-assisted root-cause investigation. Participate in modernization efforts by refactoring legacy components and supporting migration initiatives. Follow and contribute to team coding standards, development patterns, and engineering best practices, including responsible use of AI in development workflows. Document processes, technical designs, and implementation decisions clearly, using AI tools where appropriate to improve consistency and completeness. Communicate project status, blockers, and technical considerations clearly to teammates and product stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications AWS certifications is a plus. Experience with or curiosity about incorporating AI into day-to-day development workflows. Experience contributing to large-scale technical projects. Technologies Java · Spring · TypeScript · AWS (ECS, Fargate, EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, Kinesis, CloudFront, CloudWatch, RDS) · Terraform · Maven · MySQL · REST · Cucumber · NewRelic · GitHub Actions 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. EOE, including disability/vets Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s 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, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s 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.