A Day in the Life

Come join us in our effort to digitally transform Hertz! Recent innovations such as smartphones, electric vehicles, and ride-hailing apps have created new and exciting opportunities in transportation that Hertz is uniquely positioned to capitalize on. We’re looking for software engineers who will modernize Hertz’s tech stack and, in the process, ship delightful products to meet the ever-increasing demands of our customers.

You will be building scalable systems and shipping features in a complex environment, where one must contend with challenges such as modernizing legacy applications and managing technical debt.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy applications that can handle high request volumes with high reliability and low latency 
• Collaborate with product managers to build product requirements against business objectives and drive teams through the complete software development lifecycle 
• Envision system features and functionality, create detailed design documentation, and decide on tradeoffs between technical and design approaches. 
• Identify any technical issues that arise and follow up with root-cause analysis and resolution 
• Identify key application metrics, build necessary dashboards for monitoring performance, and add necessary logging for real-time debugging 
• Review code, support continuous improvement, and investigate alternatives 
• Utilize CI/CD tools to support system integration and deployment 
• Mentor other engineers to help build a high-performing engineering culture 

What We're Looking For

• 9 years of experience in the technology industry, and a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Ruby, Python, Golang) and common data structures / algorithms 
• Ability to design systems of large complexity 
• Ability to act at tech lead for projects end-to-end 
• Strong communication skills. You must be able to work with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and explain outcomes 
• Strong product sense. You must be able to align your work with business objectives and make appropriate tradeoffs 
• Learning mentality. You must be able to pick up new skills as needed and demonstrate a curiosity about new technologies 

HIGHLY PREFERRED 

• Engineering experience at high-tech firms (e.g. Amazon, Meta, DoorDash, Twilio) 
• Experience architecting and building large-scale systems in an agile development environment 
• Experience working alongside technical product managers to drive projects and flesh out product requirements 

We expect the starting salary to be around $240,000.00 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience

What You’ll Get:

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more