Senior Backend Software Engineer

Buffalo, New York

ACV, INC.
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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 data solutions 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:
  • Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
  • Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
  • Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)
Who we are looking for:

ACV Auctions is looking for a Software Engineer that will work on a cross-functional agile product team. You will work alongside software engineers, product managers, and business analysts to build and ship new features that will drive the growth of ACV Auctions. We value practical software experience in addition to a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals. The technologies you are familiar with are less important to us than your ability to solve complex software problems, apply software engineering best practices, and work in a collaborative work environment.

What you will do:
  • Design, develop, and maintain code for the team's backend services, and distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance for the team's products.
  • Lead a technology centric team through code reviews, high-quality documentation, and robust test suites for the team's products.
What you will need:
  • BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with programming in C , .NET
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with relational and distributed databases.
  • Experience working with micro services.
  • Some familiarity with data architecting is a plus.
  • Experience in a highly iterative environment with automated testing and continuous delivery.
  • Experience building and maintaining highly scalable distributed systems.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with monitoring tools such New RelicExperience mentoring and coaching software engineers.
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship his position.

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.

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Other details
  • Job Family Product & Technology
  • Job Function Software Engineering
  • Pay Type Salary

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Date Posted: 13 April 2025
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