Job Description
About this job
At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Senior Engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them!
Position Overview
As a Principal Engineer, Software at CarMax, you will lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions that transform the car-buying experience. From concept to deployment, you’ll create tools and technologies that enhance performance, scalability, and customer satisfaction. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, enabling you to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Why CarMax?
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and it’s our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future.
Team Overview
Join a collaborative, product-focused team dedicated to delivering best-in-class technology solutions. You’ll work closely with product design, product management, and systems architecture teams to develop experimental solutions, iterate quickly, and refine ideas based on feedback. Your ability to balance customer needs with business goals will ensure technical solutions drive measurable value.
Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure software solutions.
- Lead development efforts using modern frameworks and cloud technologies.
- Apply Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver high-quality products efficiently.
- Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and usability standards.
- Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across teams.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance customer experience.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
- 7+ years of experience with .NET Core, C#, and Microsoft Azure offerings.
- Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Experience working within a product organization and collaborating across multiple teams.
- Experience with SQL Server and NoSQL database technologies.
- Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
- Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and Git version control.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with advanced Azure services such as AKS, Service Bus, Functions, or Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform).
- Familiarity with Linux-based deployment environments.
- Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond Midtown or Plano Tech hub and have a Hybrid work arrangement.
- Associates based in Richmond work on-site 4 days per week.
- Associates based in Plano work onsite 2 days per week.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.