Principal Software Engineer

United States

Apply with AI Apply

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, E-commerce, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

The Principal Software Engineer should possess 15+ years of aggregate software engineering experience, demonstrating a strong background in architecting and scaling marketplace platforms, specifically with Websites and Dealer Inspire. This role requires leadership and mentoring capabilities, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, analytics, and data. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the capacity to reconcile competing demands and guide engineering strategies.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and evangelizing technical solutions for Cars Commerce’s Websites and Dealer Inspire product, working closely with core product, feature, and platform teams. You will also play a key role in determining technical needs and constraints, guiding engineering strategies and practices, and working with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives. Furthermore, you will socialize and implement technical solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to best practices, while acting as a leader and force multiplier to bridge systems and facilitate communication across the organization.

Skills

Software Engineering

System Design

Leadership

Technical Architecture

Marketplaces

Digital Platforms

Cars Commerce

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

About Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees