Principal Engineer, Quality
About The Position
As a Principal Engineer, Quality, you will lead CarMax’s quality engineering strategy to ensure thoroughly tested, high-performing software reaches production. The role supports a strong customer experience and innovation across CarMax’s in-store applications. You will design automation frameworks, mentor teams, and influence quality practices across multiple Agile development streams, developing scalable and efficient testing solutions. You’ll join the Quality Engineering organization as a lead contributor and trusted advisor for automation and testing best practices. The position collaborates across multiple teams to establish quality standards, implement advanced testing strategies, and continuously improve software delivery. Work location is flexible if approved by the Company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with expertise in automation frameworks.
- Advanced understanding of IT systems, including system design, object-oriented concepts, databases, and programming fundamentals such as HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Web Services.
- Proficiency in modern test automation tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills to influence strategic initiatives across diverse teams.
- Ability to manage multiple work streams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship will not be considered for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NodeJS and WebDriverIO or Playwright.
- Experience with NodeJS, C#, or TypeScript.
- API/integration test automation experience and proficiency in API and integration test automation frameworks.
- Experience with C# .Net Core and Azure or similar cloud technologies.
- REST API testing experience.
- Experience with API design and development.
- Knowledge of and passion for App tier/Service layer methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor organization-wide test automation efforts, ensuring best practices and scalability.
- Create and implement test strategies for multiple teams, focusing on automation and efficiency.
- Drive modern testing methodologies to shift testing left and improve development workflows.
- Develop and report key quality metrics to stakeholders for transparency and accountability.
- Design and build testing infrastructure and integrations for regression and integration testing.
- Manage bug triage processes, prioritize issues, and oversee resolution of critical defects.
- Evaluate and introduce new tools and methods to enhance automation productivity across the enterprise.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a bonus and equity.
- Full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates can earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year, accrued per pay period.
- Full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates receive 80 to 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
- Full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates receive 8 hours of pay for each of six paid scheduled holidays per year, plus one floating holiday. Holiday Premium Pay may apply when working on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
- Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick time, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
