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Lead Software Engineer

Cox Enterprises is a family-owned global conglomerate committed to empowering future generations through innovative communications and automotive solutions.

Cox Enterprises

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 120k-199k USD

United States only

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Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Lead Software Engineer

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. 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.

Job Description

Why this role

Cox Automotive’s DMS+ program is modernizing dealer operations on a cloud-first, API-driven platform. We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to lead engineering for our ERP integrations and applications in our ERP solution—spanning Parts, Customer, and Service domains. You’ll guide architecture and delivery of high-throughput, multi-tenant services that connect NW ERP to our DMS+ ecosystem through the ERP Mediator framework, CIP Storefront, and the DMS+ 3PP Common Gateway.

What you’ll do

  • Technical leadership & architecture Own end-to-end design and implementation of ERP services in NW for Parts, Customer, and Service workflows. Define standards for tenant routing, orchestration, payload mapping, and error handling within the ERP Mediator framework.

  • Feature delivery Lead engineers through discovery, design reviews, and implementation for features like Parts pricing, Customer workflows, and Service scheduling.

  • Data movement Oversee NW→DMS+ data strategies, ensuring throughput and stability.

  • Quality & change management Establish robust testing strategies and partner with Release Management for ERP updates.

  • Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Architecture, QA, and Support to deliver outcomes.

How you’ll work

  • Lead by example with code, design docs, and mentoring.

  • Partner across functions to deliver features end-to-end.

Success in 6 months

  • Delivered at least one NW ERP feature in Parts, Customer, or Service to production.

  • Stabilized NW→DMS+ data flows and documented upgrade/runbooks.

  • Established engineering standards for ERP Mediator integrations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience in a related field, OR master’s degree and 4+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, OR 18 years of directly relevant experience.

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience; 3+ years in a lead role.

  • Strong backend engineering and database design.

  • Hands-on ERP experience—preferably Nextworld—with logic blocks and data modeling.

  • Expertise in multi-tenant routing, orchestration, and secure service-to-service auth.

  • Familiarity with ERP and low/no code platforms.

  • Preferred: Nextworld ERP certifications/experience and DMS domain experience in Parts, Customer, and Service.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.Application Deadline: 12/06/2025

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior
Manager

Salary

Salary: 120k-199k USD

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Lead Software EngineerSoftware Engineer LeadSr Lead Software EngineerLead EngineerEngineering LeadLead Software Architect

Skills

ERP IntegrationERP Mediator FrameworkNextworld ERPDMS+ PlatformDMS+ 3PP Common GatewayOrchestrationBackend EngineeringDatabase DesignData ModelingLow Code

About Cox Enterprises

Learn more about Cox Enterprises and their company culture.

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At Cox Enterprises, we’re passionate about empowering people to build a better future for generations to come. Founded over a century ago by James M. Cox, we remain a family-owned global conglomerate headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, we pride ourselves on our values-driven approach to business, instilling a sense of responsibility in everything we do. Our diverse portfolio includes Cox Communications, the largest private broadband provider in America, and Cox Automotive, an innovative leader in vehicle commerce and marketing.

As a company dedicated to the well-being of our employees and the communities we serve, we foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and respect. We believe in creating strong relationships with our customers, prioritizing their needs as we adapt to the ever-evolving landscapes in communication, automotive, and media. With over 50,000 dedicated employees worldwide and an annual revenue of about $23 billion, our mission is clear: to be a good corporate citizen while also pursuing profitable growth. Through initiatives aimed at sustainability and social responsibility, we are committed to leaving a positive impact on the world.

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Cox Enterprises

Company size

5000+ employees

Founded in

1898

Chief executive officer

Alex Taylor

Markets

Broadband ServicesTelecommunicationsAutomotive CommerceAutomotive MarketingMediaSustainability SolutionsCorporate Social ResponsibilityTechnology InnovationEmployee Well being ServicesGlobal Conglomerates

Employees live in

United States
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