Principal Software Engineer

Carmax

Hybrid Actively hiring Posted this week
Richmond · Dallas, TX Posted 4 days ago

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TL;DR

As a Principal Engineer, Software at CarMax, you will lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions that enhance the car-buying experience. Working in a collaborative, product-focused team, you’ll leverage your expertise to create scalable, secure software using modern frameworks like .NET Core and C#, alongside cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure. Your responsibilities include applying Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver high-quality products efficiently while ensuring they meet performance, security, and usability standards. You will also mentor engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across teams. With a focus on emerging technologies and customer experience enhancements, you’ll work closely with product design, management, and architecture teams to iterate quickly and refine ideas based on feedback, all within CarMax’s rapidly growing digital landscape.

Skills

.NET Core C# Microsoft Azure Agile DevOps SQL Server NoSQL RESTful APIs Event-driven architecture Distributed systems CI/CD Git Azure AKS Service Bus Functions Bicep Terraform Linux Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions for digital car-buying experiences.
  • Apply modern frameworks and cloud technologies to drive development efforts efficiently.
  • Ensure all technical solutions meet performance, security, and usability standards rigorously.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
  • Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance customer experience continuously.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in .NET Core, C#, and Microsoft Azure.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Expertise in SQL Server and NoSQL database technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture.
  • Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and Git version control.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.

Employer

About Carmax

CarMax is the largest used car retailer in the United States, offering a customer-friendly, no-haggle buying experience with a broad selection of quality used vehicles, financing, and vehicle protection plans. Industry: Automotive Retail

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