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AutoZone · 5 hours ago

Sr. Systems Engineer- C++

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. The Sr. Systems Engineer - C++ will lead the design and delivery of features for store systems, ensuring quality and resiliency while mentoring other engineers.

AutomotiveE-CommerceRetailSales
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Engineer “right the first time”: Anticipate edge cases and failure modes; build in feature flags/pilots, rollback, and monitoring/alerts for every change
Own the design: Write/review High Level Designs (HLDs) that include assumptions, risks, observability, config/rollout plans, and runbooks
Make quality non negotiable: Drive rigorous code reviews, clear acceptance criteria, unit/integration tests, and pre merge checks. Operate what you build: Partner with QE/DevOps to deploy safely, verify post release, and improve with actionable telemetry
Mentor and multiply: Coach engineers in US/MX; model high standards, give clear, candid feedback, and cultivate bench strength. Communicate for clarity and action: Share concise updates with conclusions, recommended next steps, and ownership
Continuously improve: Reduce re work, unblock dependencies early, and convert post mortem learnings into template/checklist updates

Qualification

C++LinuxNode.jsReact.jsShell scriptingGit workflowsCI/CDObservabilityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or equivalent experience
8+ years of professional experience building/operating production systems or distributed applications
Expert in Linux and C++ plus strong, working experience with Express.js/Node.js, React.js, and shell scripting
Demonstrated ability to: Anticipate edge cases and design safeguards (flags, pilots, kill switches, rollback)
Instrument changes with monitoring/alerts and verify with post release checks
Communicate clearly across sites and roles with actionable conclusions

Preferred

Store / retail systems experience - nice to have

Benefits

Competitive pay
Unrivaled company culture
Medical, dental and vision plans
Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
Opportunities for career growth
Paid time off
Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
Tuition reimbursement

Company

AutoZone

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AutoZone retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.autozone.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (76)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1991-04-12IPO

Leadership Team

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William T. Giles
CFO and Executive VP – Finance, Information Technology and ALLDATA, Customer Satisfaction
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Albert Saltiel
Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Customer Satisfaction
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Recent News

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