Software Engineer III, Vehicle Intelligence

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. Our network of brands include 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:

• Company Sponsored (paid) Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Comprehensive additional optional benefits such Critical Illness and Supplemental Life/AD&D.
• All insurance benefits go into effect on your date of hire.
• Generous Parental Leave Top-Up Pay and Vacation Programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the company.
• Retirement planning through the Company's RRSP.

What you will do:

The Software Engineer III will work on a cross-functional agile team in operational tools, product, or infrastructure. You will work alongside software and production engineers to build and ship new features that will drive the growth of ACV Auctions. We value practical software experience in addition to a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals. The technologies you are familiar with are less important to us than your ability to solve complex software problems and apply software engineering best practices.

• Design, develop, and maintain code for our web-based applications.
• Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our products.
• Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites for your products.
• Design and build complex systems that can scale rapidly with little maintenance.
• Design and implement effective service/product interfaces.
• Develop complex data models using common patterns like EAV, normal forms, append only, event sourced, or graphs.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritizes technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
• Able to lead and successfully complete software projects without major guidance from a manager/lead.
• Lead in team discussions to define requirements on new and current products, as needed.
• Provide technical support for many applications within the technology portfolio.
• Respond to and troubleshoot complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Handle multiple competing priorities in an agile, fast-paced environment.

What you will need:

• BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with programming in Object Oriented back end technologies: Python,Java, C#.
• Proficiency in testing paradigm, especially automated testing (unit, integration, api testing, etc.)
• Familiar with programming in front end technologies: Javascript, Vue.JS/React or equivalent framework.
• Proficiency with continuous integration and build tools (Jenkins or equivalent such as Bamboo, Circle CI)
• Deep knowledge in day-day tools and how they work including deployments, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring systems (Datadog, or New Relic, Splunk, etc.), big query, and testing tools.
• Highly proficient in git based version control systems.
• Proficient in databases (relational database systems) like MySQL and PostgreSQL, and can contribute to database design and optimization. Familiarity with ORMs.
• Familiarity with event based system design, microservices, distributed systems.

Compensation
: $103, $129,000.00 CAD 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.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this 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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