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Software Engineer I, Transportation

ACV Auctions
ACV Auctions Salary
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
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. Our network of brands include 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:

As an Engineer I, Software at ACV Auctions you will develop, write, and modify code. You will work alongside software and production engineers to build and ship new features that optimize operational efficiency and drive growth.

What you will do:

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Design, develop, and maintain code for our web-based applications
  • Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our products
  • Use data structures and software design patterns effectively leading to maintainable software
  • Conduct code reviews and build test suites for your products
  • Participate in team discussions to define requirements on new and current products
  • Provide technical support for many applications within the technology portfolio
  • Respond to and troubleshoot routine and non-routine problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively
  • Use logging, monitoring, and data tools to debug and develop software
  • Handle multiple competing priorities in an agile, fast-paced environment
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

What you will need:

  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree - Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience required
  • 0-4 year(s) Programming in any of the following: Python, Java, C#, Go, Typescript or JavaScript
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Foundational knowledge of relational databases and SQL, with the ability to learn and reason about SQL queries
  • Understanding of version control including trunk based development, multiple release planning, cherry picking, and rebase
  • General knowledge of tools used for development, testing, and debugging
  • Comprehension of major data structures (arrays, dictionaries, strings)
  • Basic working knowledge of RESTful APIs, HTTP requests, and distributed systems

Compensation: $84,000.00-100,000.00 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 will be provided for this 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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Salary : $84,000 - $100,000

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