Lead Software Development Engineer

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. 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.

About the Role

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to apply the principles of secure software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. You'll work cross-functionally to understand business requirements, architecture, and technology direction - evaluating alternative approaches and ensuring software and systems are designed accordingly.

This role incorporates state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience, and security, as well as ease-of-use for both developers and end users.

You'll apply agile principles with a focus on delivering business value, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement - while leveraging AI to architect scalable solutions, optimize team workflows, and drive innovation through intelligent automation and predictive modeling.

P.S: Candidates must be local to Atlanta GA or willing to relocate to the Atlanta area to be considered for this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

What You'll Do

• Lead team efforts to design, develop, test, and document complex software systems and applications
• Support multiple teams by providing sound technical and procedural guidance and solution development
• Collaborate with analysts, peers, and stakeholders to develop highly complex systems
• Estimate software development tasks within predictable variances, based on specified functional and business requirements
• Evaluate secure coding practices and tools, recommending and driving improvements
• Define and recommend metrics to improve quality, cycle time, reliability, and other key factors
• Present system alterations and designs to peers and colleagues
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to fellow team members, adjacent teams, and other stakeholders
• Architect solutions that incorporate AI components for scalability and efficiency
• Drive team adoption of AI-enhanced development practices
• Use AI to forecast project risks and resource needs

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Bachelor's degree 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 of experience; or 18 years' experience in a related field.

Technical Skills

• Skilled in analytical thinking, requirements analysis, software installation and support, system and technology integration, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience designing systems with embedded AI capabilities
• Knowledge of AI governance and model lifecycle management
• Ability to lead teams in AI tool evaluation and implementation

Foundational Skills

• Skilled in building partnerships, challenging personal limitations, driving innovation, focusing on execution, and striving for excellence

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.

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.