Manager, Software Engineering

* 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.
* Partners closely with leaders across Product, UX, Architecture, Analytics, and Agile Delivery teams.
* 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.
* Manages career progression for team members to include hiring, performance reviews, salary decisions, mentoring, and coaching.
* Builds a culture of supportive team, pride in ownership, and continuous improvement.
* Provides and supports good engineering practices.
* Effectively staffs and develops teams, evolve and maintain the culture, and refine processes necessary to sustain a high-quality team of software engineering professionals.
* Partners with leadership on higher level initiatives across Cox Automotive.
* ** Mentorship & Leadership:
** Provide technical mentorship on design patterns, code quality, and career growth. Guide and mentor junior engineers, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to grow in their roles.
* ** Ownership & Initiative:
** Take full ownership of features or systems; proactively identify and solve problems. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality standards
* ** Continuous Learning:
** Stay up to date with advancements in cloud computing, Dev Ops, AI, and software best practices.
* ** Adaptability:
** Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot easily when priorities shift.
* ** Collaboration & Communication:
** Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
* ** Decision-Making:
** Influence architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term technical strategy.
* Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience in a related field, or master’s degree and 4+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 18 years of directly relevant experience.
* 1+ year of experience in management or lead role
* 6+ years’ experience designing and developing applications in Java
* 4+ years’ experience building and deploying applications in a cloud environment (preferably AWS).
* 4+ years’ middleware/backend/API development experience.
* 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.
* Experience working with AI technologies or strong curiosity to incorporate AI into development.
* Development experience in Python, and/or React.js.
* Expertise in AWS - certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or Dev Ops).
* Experience leading or contributing significantly to large-scale technical projects.

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.
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