Software Engineer I

Cox Enterprises • Carmel, IN

22h • $74,000 - $111,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking an entry-level full stack engineer who builds software collaboratively with AI tools and agents. You ship working code every sprint, learn fast, and treat AI-augmented development as a core skill - not an add-on. Who You Are: AI-Augmented Mindset: Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) in personal, academic, or professional projects. You don't just use autocomplete - you provide context, iterate on outputs, and evaluate quality. Spec Driven Development (SDD) experience is a plus. Problem Solving: Analytical thinking with attention to detail and a methodical approach to debugging and troubleshooting. Experience with an object oriented program language. Full Stack Curiosity: Desire to work across the entire technology stack rather than specializing in a single layer. Bachelor’s degree in (list any requirements of discipline here). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. What You'll Do: Collaborate with AI agents and tools to build, test, and deploy software across the SDLC - providing proper contextual inputs to improve AI understanding and output quality. Contribute to prompt engineering experimentation and share tool usage insights with the team. Collaborate on system tests to provide coverage for current systems and new changes. Evaluate and respond to bug submissions. Apply secure coding practices consistently across all development work. Communicate changes, challenges, and progress transparently to the team. Participate in code reviews - both giving and receiving feedback. 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. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Requirements

• AI-Augmented Mindset: Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) in personal, academic, or professional projects. You don't just use autocomplete - you provide context, iterate on outputs, and evaluate quality.
• Problem Solving: Analytical thinking with attention to detail and a methodical approach to debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience with an object oriented program language.
• Full Stack Curiosity: Desire to work across the entire technology stack rather than specializing in a single layer.
• Bachelor’s degree in (list any requirements of discipline here).
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
• No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Spec Driven Development (SDD) experience is a plus.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI agents and tools to build, test, and deploy software across the SDLC - providing proper contextual inputs to improve AI understanding and output quality.
• Contribute to prompt engineering experimentation and share tool usage insights with the team.
• Collaborate on system tests to provide coverage for current systems and new changes.
• Evaluate and respond to bug submissions.
• Apply secure coding practices consistently across all development work.
• Communicate changes, challenges, and progress transparently to the team.
• Participate in code reviews - both giving and receiving feedback.

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
• 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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level