Research & Development Software Engineer III Python
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 datasolutions 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:
- 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
Who we are looking for:
As a Level III 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:
- 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.
Technical ownership:
- 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
What you will need:
- Bachelors Degree
- Computer Science, Information Technology. Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or Similar
- 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 ect.)
- Experience with embedded devices and driver development a plus
- Minimum of years experience
No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.#LI-RG1
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.
Other details
- Job Family Product & Technology
- Job Function Software Engineering
- Pay Type Salary
- Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, ON, Canada