Software Engineer III Research & Development

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Company: ACV

Location: Buffalo, NY 14221

Description:

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV's network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:
  • Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
  • Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
  • Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)


Who we are looking for:

As a Level 3 Software Engineer on the Research and Development team, you will be proficient in reading and writing code, contributing to projects ranging from small bug fixes to large-scale feature development and deployment. A strong understanding of our current system and application architecture will be essential. You will be encouraged to expand your expertise within our technology stack, with support from senior staff as needed. This role reports directly to the Software Engineering Manager or equivalent within Research and Development.

What you will do:
  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Independently tackle complex problems, debug issues across multiple services (though may need senior assistance on highly complex, cross-system issues), and design and implement solutions with minimal guidance.
  • Own features or modules within a larger system, understanding the dependencies and impact of their work.
  • Responsible for the quality, performance, and maintainability of their code.
  • Write clean, well-documented, testable, and maintainable code that adheres to coding standards and best practices. This includes writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.
  • Extreme comfortable with code reviews and able to provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Understand the overall architecture of the system they work on and design their code to align with it. Participate in design discussions and assist in architectural decisions.
  • Able to design moderately complex systems and components, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Ability to understand and apply design patterns effectively.
  • Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting complex issues, utilizing systematic approaches to identify root causes.
  • Effectively use logging and monitoring tools to diagnose problems.
  • Solid proficiency in the core technologies used by the team and are able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

What you will need:
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology. Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Similar
  • 4+ years' iOS Application Development, Android Application Development, & React Native Application Development
  • Proficient with Git, GitHub, GitLab or similar code management tools
  • Ample experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP and other cloud based tooling for development and deployment
  • Highly capable debugger who can identify and solve complex problems in application or cross system code
  • Near expert in Python and nice to have one or more coding languages (Javascript/Typescript, React, React Native, C++, Java etc.)
  • Experience with embedded devices and driver development a plus

Compensation: $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.#LI-RG1

No immigration or work visa sponsorship his position

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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Other details
  • Job Family Product & Technology
  • Job Function R&D
  • Pay Type Salary


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