[Remote] Software Engineer IV, Data

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ACV Auctions is a technology company revolutionizing the automotive industry by providing innovative data-driven applications for buying and selling cars online. They are seeking a Software Engineer IV to lead and mentor a team of engineers, architect scalable software systems, and ensure alignment between technical execution and business strategy.ResponsibilitiesLeading a team of software engineers to architect, build, and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant software systemsDrive the technical vision for your team’s domain, making critical decisions on multi-cloud infrastructure, in-memory technologies, and overall system architectureArchitect, develop, and maintain robust Python backend services operating seamlessly across a complex multi-cloud infrastructureEnact best practices for the team to followDirectly manage a small team of software engineers, owning their performance, growth, and day-to-day engagementConduct regular 1:1s, provide actionable and constructive feedback, and map out clear career progression paths for your direct reportsCultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team culture where engineers are empowered to innovate and take ownershipProvide technical leadership through mentoring, coaching, and strong design/code review feedback, helping raise overall engineering qualityOwn scrum agile methodologies within the team. Facilitate and lead core Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming/refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesPartner closely with Product Managers to define technical roadmaps, scope projects, translate epics into actionable user stories, and deliver features on timeTranslate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align engineering efforts with broader company objectives. Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our productsParticipate in on-call rotationYou will need to maintain standard Eastern Time (ET) working hours to ensure seamless collaboration with your team and direct reportsOther duties as assignedSkillsAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)3+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, or acting as a formal Tech Lead for a team of software engineers7+ years of experience programming in Python5+ years of experience with Cloud platforms preferably in AWS or GCP5+ years of experience working with Terraform/Infrastructure as Code concepts5+ years work with continuous integration and build toolsExperience architecting and designing systems from the ground up, including making pragmatic decisions for scalability, reliability, and maintainabilityExperience with in-memory data processing, database monitoring and diagnostic tools, preferably Data DogExperience with Domain Driven DesignStrong experience integrating 3rd-party APIs, implementing authentication & authorization and developing asynchronous data flowsStrong experience developing unit and integration-tests, and setting expectations for test strategy and coverageProficiency in SQL query writing and optimizationStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced global team environmentDeep practical experience operating within and leading Agile development environments, with a strong understanding of how to run effective sprints and agile ceremoniesBenefitsMultiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health planCompany-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceComprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness InsuranceGenerous 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 regulationEmployee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the CompanyRetirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)Company OverviewACV is a high growth technology company that provides a vibrant digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions and data services. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.acvauctions.com/.