Lead Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Employment Type: Full time Location Type: 100% Remote (onsite interviews may be required) Salary: Not specified

Position Overview

Cars Commerce is seeking an experienced Lead Senior Software Engineer specializing in Front End development to join our growing organization. This is a 100% remote position offering a high degree of autonomy and ambiguity. You will play a pivotal role in building novel Front End solutions that enhance user experiences across the automotive ecosystem, specifically on the Cars.com website and its mobile app experiences.

Cars.com is the #1 automotive marketplace, serving tens of millions of users annually through its desktop and mobile-responsive website, as well as its highly-rated Android and iOS applications. Our team thrives on openness, innovation, collaboration, and the freedom to explore bold software engineering ideas. We are a team of builders, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners dedicated to making a meaningful impact at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide technical decisions for Front End development.
• Empower and mentor more junior team members.
• Collaborate with junior and senior engineers across the organization.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in product, design, and data to take projects from conception to completion.
• Own both product and engineering-driven projects, including:
  • Collaborating through the discovery process to define technical solutions.
  • Executing upon those solutions.
  • Shipping high-quality features to millions of users.
• Work closely with backend, iOS, and Android teams to ensure simultaneous delivery across all user-facing channels.
• Define API contracts and collaborate with counterparts to deliver seamless user experiences.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in front-end development.

About Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we are dedicated to simplifying every aspect of car buying and selling. We strive to connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure, and drive local automotive retail. Our portfolio includes the #1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, industry-leading digital experience platform Dealer Inspire, trade and appraisal technology AccuTrade, and the new Cars Commerce Media Network.

Our core values are collaboration, openness, caring to challenge, taking ownership, and integrity. We foster an environment where people are at the center, encouraging open-minded communication and diverse thinking. We believe in rising together, putting people first, and creating a culture where growth is inevitable.

Cars Commerce has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Company to Work For in 2024, highlighting our commitment to employee well-being, including quality of pay, benefits, and work-life balance.

Application Instructions

• Not specified.