Company Name: CarMax

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,Hiring,Remotely,in,Richmond,,VA,In-Office,or,Remote,148K-221K,Annually,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-principal-engineer-engineering-experience-remote/6973491

Job Description: 8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238CarMax, the way your career should be! About this jobAt 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 Principal 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!Senior Principal Engineer - Engineering ExperienceWhat you will do – Essential ResponsibilitiesWork closely with fellow engineers across the full software development lifecycle to understand their challenges and needs, ensuring that they have the tools and support necessary to succeed in their roles.Design and implement best practices that elevate developer experience, leveraging AI-driven tools for code generation, review, and automation within the SDLC.Establish intelligent monitoring and observability platforms that use machine learning to proactively detect, prevent, diagnose, and resolve issues across hundreds of application instances, ensuring consistent reliability and streamlined maintenance.Collaborate in integrating AI solutions that enhance workflow efficiency, accelerate delivery, and support continuous improvement of application quality and developer productivity.Continuously evaluate emerging trends in AI, generative AI/LLM capabilities, and software engineering to ensure our developer practices and SDLC remain at the forefront of industry innovation and operational excellence.Lead efforts that embed reliability, SRE best practices, and cost effectiveness throughout the enterprise.Collaborate with colleagues in product design, product management and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.Market your innovative ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment.Stay on top of industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers.Purpose of the roleSenior Principal Engineers in the Engineering Experience group partner with Engineers and Solution Architects to develop solutions and implement standards that ensure an unrivaled customer experience. You are an expert in your craft and seen as a platform and implementation owner, actively contributing to the industry with a passion for continuous learning, and acting as a change agent for adopting emerging AI and reliability practices.Senior Principal Engineers practice hands-on development, oversee the technical tasks of others, and own the standards and best practices. Our Senior Principal Engineers act as technical mentors to others, excel in supporting multiple areas of the business, and strive to improve developer experience, helping fellow engineers have a better day at work.It takes a passion for technology to develop ground-breaking products. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting users, carrying out experiments, tackling complex business problems, and implementing new products. You can balance customer needs with business goals and know how to deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. Creative, curious, and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace.Qualifications and RequirementsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required and 8+ years of relevant work experience ORMaster’s Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required and 6+ years of relevant work experiencePreferred QualificationsExpert experience as a software developer working with product teamsExpert knowledge of programming languages/platforms such as C#, .NET, Azure, cloud-based SaaS, and PaaS solutions is preferred.Expert knowledge of relational databases such as MS and SQL server are preferred.Extensive experience with API design and integration is preferred.Exceptional communication skillsSoftware Specific Qualifications and RequirementsExperience in the following required:AI/ML integration into SDLCAI-driven observability and reliabilityAI-based developer toolingPython for AI/ML development and integrationInfrastructure as Code automationAdvanced Microsoft .NET (C#)Microsoft AzureAPI designsAutomated/Performance TestingStateless/Sessions DesignDistributed ServersContinuous IntegrationSecurity and Data ProtectionData Storage SolutionsReusable Code and Libraries6Server-Side LogicDatabase SchemasData Migration and ScriptingAuthentication/AuthorizationSecurity ComplianceUnit TestingExperience in the following preferred:HTML5/CSS3/JavaScriptJavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS)Responsive designMicrosoft SQL Server Scripting and Data ModelsW3C StandardsWeb Server/IIS ConfigurationContainer Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)Work Location and Arrangement: Work location is flexible if approved by the Company  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. The Compensation Range for this position is:​ $147500- $221300​Full-Time Associates enjoy health benefits including medical/dental/vision, wealth benefits including 401k plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, access to spending accounts, as well as paid time off benefits.  More details can be found at benefits.carmax.com​ 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 250 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.