Cox Automotive is transforming the way people buy, sell, and own vehicles through data-driven innovation. As a
Senior Manager of Software Engineering focused on Data Solutions, you will lead high-performing engineering teams that build scalable, intelligent data products and platforms. You'll be instrumental in shaping our data-first and AI-powered enterprise vision by driving engineering excellence across API focused products, data engineering, and delivery pipelines ensuring data validations along the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers focused on building APIs and robust data platforms and services that power analytics, machine learning, and customer-facing applications.
- Partner with Data Science, Product Management, and Architecture teams to define and execute a roadmap for data experience initiatives including building GraphQL APIs powered by Machine Learning Models, creating robust data pipelines and ingestions, and managing existing products geared towards standardizing different data streams.
- Technical Strategy & Execution
Oversee the design and implementation of software systems, APIs, and infrastructure supporting platforms like Manheim, Autotrader, and KBB. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and maintainability standards. - Product Delivery
Partner with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and capabilities. Balance usability, performance, and cost across product lifecycles. - Operational Excellence
Drive automation, CI/CD best practices, and infrastructure-as-code principles. Champion observability, reliability, and scalability across engineering disciplines. - Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Product Engineering, and Analytics to align engineering efforts with business goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 8+ years' of software engineering experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience; or 20 years' experience in a related field.
- 3+ years in a software engineering management or leadership role.
- Demonstrated expertise in API development, data ingestion pipelines, and cloud-based data warehousing solutions, particularly with Snowflake.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), microservices, and modern development practices.
- Experience applying Generative AI in software development workflows.
- Proven track record of managing engineering teams in agile environments.
- Experience working with Hybrid teams, Offshore teams, and Onshore/Onsite Teams
- Experience integrating Generative AI into software development practices
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
What Sets You Apart
- Former developer now leading engineering teams
- Obsessed with all things AI
- Expresses extreme ownership of the products built by your teams
- Ability to inspire and elevate engineering talent.
- Experience working across diverse teams and global operations.
USD 144,900.00 - 241,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. 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.
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.
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Cox
$144,900.00 - $241,500.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays
Sep 30, 2025