[Remote] Staff Software Engineer at Cars Commerce

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should be seasoned, results-oriented software engineering leaders with a passion for building scalable, reliable backend systems. A strong track record of designing and developing API-based services that perform under high traffic, with a focus on performance, security, and long-term maintainability is required. Deep expertise in software architecture and engineering best practices, including thoughtful technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and stability, is essential. Experience with testing and observability is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will influence the future of platforms and drive meaningful change at scale to impact the automotive industry. They will be responsible for building a new Inventory Platform, specifically focusing on enterprise-level services that enable consistent, reliable, and scalable handling of vehicle inventory data. This includes ensuring inventory data from diverse sources and formats is accurately processed, enriched, and delivered to downstream systems in real-time to maximize business value. The role involves designing and developing backend services, providing technical direction, and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

Software Engineering

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-Solving

Ownership

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