Principal Software Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Software Engineer is an onsite role based in Atlanta, GA, with a salary range of $163,400.00 - $272,300.00 per year. This position supports the Cox Automotive enterprise AI platform team. The role exists to own the technical direction for the AWS Quick platform and the internal AI Artifact Hub. It is a hands-on leadership position responsible for architecture, engineering decisions, and guiding the team through implementation to deliver scalable AI-powered systems.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end architecture, define MCP strategy, lead AI platform engineering, set production reliability standards, and provide technical leadership and mentorship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

atlanta ga

cox automotive

principal engineer

ai

aws

python

architecture

$163.4k-$272.3k/yr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible vacation, seven paid holidays, up to 160 hours of paid wellness time, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, and parental leave.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of experience, strong Python proficiency, and experience with cloud-native platforms on AWS.

About the employer

Cox Automotive is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.