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Software Engineer II

Cox CommunicationsAtlanta, Georgia

$89,400 - $134,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$89,400-$134,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

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

As a Software Engineer II, you will take on complex engineering responsibilities —owning features, contributing to design decisions, and mentoring early‑career engineers. You will operate within an agile team and build production‑ready systems with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and cloud‑native development.

What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software applications that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria.

  • Own medium‑sized features from design through production release, independently breaking down work.

  • Write and maintain unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests; contribute to the ongoing improvement of CI/CD pipelines.

  • Build reliable, scalable cloud‑native services using AWS services, following best practices in security and observability.

  • Implement mobile and/or cross‑platform application features using Dart and Flutter, delivering performant and maintainable UI and business logic.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; participate in on‑call rotations if applicable.

  • Provide technical guidance to Software Engineer I team members; conduct code reviews and share engineering best practices.

  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps partners in an agile environment.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute insights to help evolve our architecture and engineering practices.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field with no degree. 

  • 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.

  • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience in production environments.

  • Strong, hands‑on AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SNS/SQS, CloudWatch, IAM, S3, serverless frameworks, or similar).

  • Proficiency in at least one backend or full‑stack language (TypeScript/JavaScript, Python or similar).

  • Experience building RESTful APIs, services, or distributed systems.

  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles: object‑oriented design, test automation, CI/CD, debugging, and performance considerations.

  • Experience working in agile environments and contributing to design discussions.

  • Atlanta based Candidates Only- In Office 2 days a week required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience designing scalable, cloud‑native architectures or serverless applications.

  • Familiarity with container services (Docker, ECS, EKS) or infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform/CDK).

  • Professional experience coding with Dart and Flutter (mobile, cross‑platform, or internal tooling).

  • Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.

  • Experience with mobile deployment pipelines (e.g., Firebase App Distribution, TestFlight).

  • Exposure to AI‑assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, CodeWhisperer, etc.), especially in production or experimentation contexts.

  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small development initiatives.

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

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FAQs About Software Engineer II Jobs at Cox Communications

What is the work location for this position at Cox Communications?
This job at Cox Communications is located in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Cox Communications?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $89,400 and $134,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Cox Communications?
Cox Communications lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Cox Communications?
Cox Communications is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Cox Communications for this role?
Cox Communications offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, Paid Community Service Time, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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