Principal Software Engineer

CarMax • Richmond, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Senior Engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them! We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will help architect and build the technical foundation of our data platform. It takes a passion for technology and leadership to develop ground-breaking products that handle complex data at scale. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting users, carrying out experiments, tackling complex technical challenges around data management and API design, and implementing scalable solutions. You can balance technical excellence with business goals and know how to deliver backend solutions that enhance business value. As a Principal Engineer with leadership aspirations, you will not only write code but also guide technical direction, mentor team members, and help shape the future of our engineering organization. Creative, curious, and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on building systems that unlock new possibilities.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills, ability to learn quickly, excellent written and spoken communication
• 7+ years of experience with .NET Core/C#/Microsoft Azure offerings
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to learn quickly, excellent written and spoken communication
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in technical leadership and mentoring engineers
• Strong expertise in REST API design and development
• Knowledge and passion towards backend architecture, app tier/service layer methodologies
• Experience with SQL Server and NoSQL database technologies
• Experience integrating cloud-based technologies and solutions (PaaS/IaaS/CaaS)
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, etc.)
• Experience working with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Knowledge of JSON and XML concepts, frameworks, and standards
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience implementing security best practices for APIs and services
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams across an organization

Nice To Haves

• Experience mentoring and developing other engineers
• Experience with API Gateway technologies
• Knowledge of React.js and front-end architecture
• Python experience
• Experience working within a product organization
• Understanding of monitoring tools and observability practices
• Experience with microservices architecture

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend APIs and services that power the Nexus platform using modern cloud-based technologies
• Collaborate with product management, systems architecture, and partner engineering teams to develop innovative solutions that solve complex business problems
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers, providing guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and implementation approaches
• Drive technical excellence across the team by establishing coding standards, conducting code reviews, and championing engineering best practices
• Develop cloud solutions using services, functions, and other key cloud platform components
• Implement continuous integration and DevOps practices, including automated testing, monitoring, and alerting
• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our technical capabilities and ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge
• Collaborate effectively with multiple teams across the organization to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions
• Market your innovative ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment

Benefits

• CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve.
• This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
• Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences.
• Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community.
• We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
• CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
• CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees