Join Team CARFAX as a Senior Software Engineer

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

What makes our Tech Culture Amazing?

We’re passionate about having a creative and innovative environment where our developers collaborate and continuously learn and grow. Autonomy is a key pillar of our tech culture. Our developers have the freedom to bring new tools, frameworks, and ideas to the table knowing their voice will be heard. We’re not afraid of trying new things; if the case is made for a new technology or approach, our developers know it will be tried.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a part of the CARFAX AI team. The CARFAX AI team is the leads of AI innovation at CARFAX and provides core AI services to product teams to help millions of customers shop, buy, service, and sell vehicles with more confidence.

What makes our development environment unique:

1. Hands-on Learning
2. Test Driven Development (TDD)
3. Pair Programming
4. Agile Methodologies
5. Time provided for self-directed professional development

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 2 in office days subject to change with future business needs.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Work in a dynamic, agile, team environment
2. Lead design decisions, including new technology research and prototyping
3. Collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, cloud engineers, support teams and other stakeholders
4. Innovate new ideas to evolve our applications and processes
5. Review and test existing code-bases or technical integrations across various CARFAX projects
6. Mentor team members by offering regular feedback
7. Helping to support other teams to integrate with our core AI solutions
8. Participating in daily huddles and other Scrum ceremonies
9. Promoting great software design and quality through a disciplined development methodology

What we're looking for:

1. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
2. 7+ years of experience as a full stack software engineer using agile methodology
3. Experience with modern front-end JavaScript libraries (such as ReactJS, Vue, or Angular)
4. Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3
5. Object oriented experience with languages such as Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Python or C#
6. Experience with client/server architecture and building web services
7. Experience with relational and NoSQL database such as MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB or Elasticsearch
8. Experience with developing in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
9. Experience in full SDLC development including design, building, testing, deployment, upgrade, and support
10. Proven track record of cross-functional project delivery
11. Strong verbal and written communication skills
12. Experience with Product and Production support
13. Strong team player

Bonus Points if You Have:

1. Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
2. Experience in AI/ML projects is highly desirable
3. Experience with building large-scale, common applications or services that enrich multiple products

What’s in it for you:

1. Competitive compensation, benefits, and generous time-off policies
2. 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
3. 401(k) / DCPP matching
4. Annual bonus program
5. Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
6. For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website:

Don’t just take our word for it:

1. 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
2. 10X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
3. 9X Washington Post Top Workplace
4. 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work