Lead Software Engineer

Company Cox Automotive

USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile Lead Software Engineer

Management Level Manager
- Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option Hybrid
- Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % No Work Shift Day

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $ - $. 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.

The Lead Software Engineer is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for driving the full‑stack design, development, and delivery of software solutions across one or more small, high‑velocity engineering teams. This role operates above the Senior Software Engineer level and blends deep engineering excellence with a modern AI‑first mindset — including the ability to rapidly prototype with tools like Claude, Amazon Bedrock, and other GenAI platforms to accelerate team output and innovation.

Lead architectural and technical design decisions for features, services, or platforms. Decompose epics and features into technical implementation plans with clear ownership. Review and approve technical designs, code changes, and pull requests. Identify technical risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs; propose mitigation strategies. Drive root‑cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues.

Design, develop, test, and deploy full‑stack applications across the core stack:
React / Type Script (web), Flutter / Dart (mobile & cross‑platform), and Python / Node.js (backend). Build and maintain scalable REST and GraphQL APIs using AWS API Gateway + Lambda. Implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code (AWS CDK / SAM), and blue/green deployment strategies. Ensure production readiness through observability, automated testing, and monitoring AWS Serverless Architecture (Core Competency):
Lead design and delivery of event‑driven, serverless‑first architectures on AWS. Deep hands‑on expertise across:
Compute:
Lambda, Step Functions Data:
DynamoDB (primary), S3, Aurora Serverless Messaging & Events: SQS, SNS, Event Bridge API & Auth: API Gateway, Cognito, App Sync Observability:
Cloud Watch, X‑Ray Infrastructure as Code: CDK, SAM, Cloud Formation AI‑Assisted Engineering & Rapid Prototyping Rapidly prototype new product concepts using Claude, Amazon Bedrock, and other LLM/Gen AI platforms. Apply AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate code generation, testing, documentation, and code review. Evaluate AI‑generated outputs for correctness, security, and production readiness. Define team‑level standards and best practices for AI tool adoption.

Demonstrate ability to ideate → prototype → validate → ship in tight cycles to support fast‑moving engineering teams.

Serve as the technical anchor for a small, high‑velocity scrum team — guiding direction, coaching engineers, and driving accountability. Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and QA to align technical direction with organizational goals. Mentor senior, mid‑level, and junior engineers on design, cloud practices, and AI tool usage. Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and learning.

Bachelor’s degree (list any requirements of discipline here) and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years 'experience in a related field. Across web (React/Type Script), mobile/cross‑platform…