Manager, Software Engineering

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Engineering / Product Development

Manager, Software Engineering

Manager - People LeaderCan work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Yes, 5% of the time

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Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. 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.

Mobility is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead our back-end services team for our e-dispatch and data analytics platform. You are passionate about technology; you have worked as a developer who has moved into a management role. You are comfortable working alongside architects and product managers to lead your team in delivering scalable, secure, and quality products. 

From a technical perspective, you are experienced with Java for creating a services-oriented backend. You have first-hand knowledge of building systems in the cloud, with bonus points for AWS. You have a good understanding of how data works and linked for reporting.

As a manager, you have experience working with distributed teams in multiple time zones, with a mix of contractors and FTEs, you’re experienced in tracking work activities using Rally and SCRUM agile methodologies.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage a team of high caliber Software Development Engineers building solutions for E-dispatch, Data & Reporting in the mobility ecosystem
• Manage and execute against project plans and deliver commitments within a professional, high paced engineering environment
• Interface with our internal/external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate direction and progress
• Own all operational metrics and support for your teams’ software
• Drive improvements in software engineering practices

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
• Experience partnering with product OR program management teams
• 3+ years of people management experience, managing engineers
• 3+ years of experience architecting and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems

Preferred qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, or related field and 6 years of experience in the position offered or 6 years of experience performing object-oriented design. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a master’s degree in the aforementioned fields and 4 years of experience as stated or a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in the aforementioned fields and 1 year of experience as stated. 

• Solid software development background including design patterns, data structures, and test driven development
• Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and navigate ambiguity
• A deep understanding of the software development life-cycle, and a track record of shipping software on time
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for people management and mentorship

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.

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.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.