Senior Elixir Engineer
Hatch$140,000 - $200,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should be experienced, results-driven software engineers with a strong foundation in designing and developing API-based services that handle high traffic volumes while ensuring performance, security, and maintainability. Expertise in building highly available, scalable, and flexible systems is required, along with a passion for well-designed APIs and services that prioritize developer ergonomics, observability, and security. A strong understanding of software architecture and engineering best practices is necessary, as is the ability to make technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term stability.
Responsibilities
The Senior Software Engineer will help reimagine customer-facing tooling across products with a comprehensive technical strategy to simplify and automate processes. They will drive the development of core capabilities used across the Cars Commerce platform and experiences. This role involves working across team boundaries to design, develop, and enhance core APIs and events that cover customer account data, leads management and delivery, and inventory and vehicle data, supporting products and services at scale.
Skills
Elixir
Software Engineering
Automotive Commerce
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
Risks
Increased competition from platforms like Cars24 threatens Cars.com's market share.
Cars24's vehicle scrappage scheme may attract environmentally conscious consumers away from Cars.com.
Continuous innovation is required to maintain user engagement against competitors' superior alternatives.
Differentiation
Cars.com offers a comprehensive platform for both car buyers and sellers.
The platform provides valuable insights and data to automotive businesses.
Cars.com is recognized for its extensive EV-related content and services.
Upsides
Increased consumer interest in EVs boosts demand for Cars.com's listings and reviews.
AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and engagement on Cars.com.
The shift towards subscription-based car ownership creates new service opportunities for Cars.com.
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