Sr. Software Engineer, R&D

Are you tired of not being challenged, not having a voice, or having to work with outdated technologies? Do you want to be a direct contributor in a company that is an innovation leader and has the awards to prove it?

DriveCentric is the premier customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing technology company that connects automotive dealerships to customers in innovative, award-winning ways.

We're seeking an exceptional senior software engineer to join our R&D team, where you'll drive experimental product initiatives from concept to market. You'll balance speed and innovation while working on cutting-edge technologies including AI/LLM solutions, our internal AI platform, and other transformative products that reshape how automotive dealerships engage with customers and optimize their sales processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture design and technical direction for experimental product initiatives, focusing on rapid prototyping and market validation cycles
• Own the full lifecycle of R&D projects from ideation to deployment, including research, prototyping, development, and iterative refinement based on market feedback
• Build and maintain our internal AI platform, providing documentation, training, support, and governance to enable engineering teams across the organization to rapidly implement proven AI patterns
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align R&D roadmap with business goals, contributing to quarterly and annual planning cycles
• Define and influence engineering best practices for R&D systems, including the establishment of reusable patterns and frameworks for broader organizational use
• Mentor engineers across teams on platform adoption and review complex technical contributions with a focus on scalability and maintainability
• Assist in producing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and managing technical task assignments for complex development projects
• Conduct technical due diligence for emerging technologies and trends, bringing thought leadership to drive innovation

Requirements:

• 6+ years of C# .NET development experience for web application development, including OOP, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced software delivery process requiring rapid delivery and implementation of new technologies to achieve first-mover advantage
• 2+ years of experience building platform or framework solutions that enable other engineering teams to accelerate development
• 1+ years of experience with modern AI/LLM technologies, including familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar platforms
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative product development based on market feedback
• Exceptional communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to balance multiple experimental initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical documentation and knowledge transfer skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonus + annual merit increases
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (eligible on day 1)
• 401K with matching up to 4% (eligible after 90 days)
• 9 company holidays + 15 FTO days in first year
• Reimbursement for relevant technical certifications
• Professional growth opportunities
• Pluralsight subscription

Equal Opportunity Statement:

DriveCentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.