Cox Enterprises · 7 hours ago
Director, Software Engineering
Austin TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $327K/yr
10+ years expCox Automotive is reinventing how the automotive industry operates, and they are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead engineering teams responsible for delivering Incentives and Rebate Services. This role involves driving engineering excellence, ensuring architectural alignment, and managing talent development within the organization.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing engineering teams delivering Incentives and Rebate Services and inventory‑focused software products
Drive engineering excellence—ensuring architectural alignment, high‑quality delivery, and operational rigor across multiple scrum teams
Partner with cross‑functional leaders to shape and execute technology strategy for Inventory Management Solution
Manage staffing, talent development, performance, and long‑range capacity planning
Oversee budgeting, risk management, and program execution to support business objectives
Collaborate with partner teams across Cox Automotive, including HomeNet, to accelerate shared outcomes
Champion Cox Automotive’s engineering values and represent our brand in the technology community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10 years' related experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years' experience, a Ph.D. and 5 years' related experience; or 22 years' related experience
5+ years' software engineering leadership experience in a complex, fast‑paced environment
Experience running and leading geographically dispersed teams, across multiple international time zones
Strong technical foundation in software engineering and architecture across cloud and on‑prem platforms
Experience leading large software modernization from monolith to service-oriented architecture
Demonstrated success building and leading high‑performing, collaborative engineering teams
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills
Ability to travel approximately 15%
Preferred
Experience working with Automotive OEMs is a plus
Benefits
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
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
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