Lead Data Engineer

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Lead Data Engineer

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Insights & Advisory practice at Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to contribute to the development and implementation of robust data solutions for Live Market Insights.  In this role, you will work on formulating solutions for enhancements to Live Market Insights, as well as pulling together various data sets, writing code to draft POC’s, and presenting to the Insights & Advisory Team using business intelligence visualization applications.  You will collaborate closely with the cross-functional teams to help drive incremental business value and solve complex data challenges for key Cox Automotive’s industry clients, including but not limited to OEMs and dealers. 

 

As an Insights and Advisory Lead Data Engineer, you will excel in the following areas: 

 

Data Collection and Preprocessing 

• Identify and address data gaps essential for creation of client insights and capabilities. 

• Gather customer and market data from diverse sources with an emphasis on extracting and writing data to AWS utilizing Snowflake and SQL 

• Integrate and preprocess data to facilitate comprehensive analysis. 

 

Exploratory Data Analysis 

• Conduct competitive landscape analyses to identify industry trends and potential disruptors. 

• Evaluate the organization’s internal capabilities, resources, and opportunities for enhancement to better serve client needs. 

• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and valuable insights. 

 

Ideation and Feasibility Analysis 

• Generate a list of innovative ideas and potential experiments based on data insights. 

• Build robust business cases, quantifying the value proposition for each idea. 

• Conduct feasibility analyses and experiments to assess viability and effectiveness. 

 

Model and Product Development and Deployment 

• Work with Data Scientists to develop AI/ML models and proof of concepts to support strategic initiatives.  

• Act as a stakeholder and data partner through the process of data and product discovery.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate an AI/ML strategy for Live Market Insights 

• Utilize expertise in AI/ML to advise on potential use cases and implementation strategies for clients. 

• Implement data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure data integrity and reliability. 

 

Strategic Planning and Decision Support 

• Develop scenario plans and contingency strategies to navigate potential challenges. 

• Gather customer and market insights to identify growth opportunities. 

• Engage with key stakeholders to align on strategic priorities and secure buy-in. 

 

Stakeholder Engagement and Initiative Coordination 

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders across the organization including stakeholders in Data Science, Product, and Engineering. 

• Provide regular reports and presentations to communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations. 

• Coordinate and drive data analytics discovery initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery. 

 

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field OR a Master’s degree and 4 years’ experience OR a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience OR 10 years’ experience in a related field. 

• 3 years of hands-on experience with cloud data solutions (GCP, AWS, Azure) in the design, creation, and implementation of strategic analyses and insights for clients. 

• 3 years experience in at least one programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Node.js, Go or others) with a working knowledge of additional languages. 

• 3 years experience with Snowflake. 

• 3 years experience with Teraform

• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modeling. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with machine learning and AI services (e.g. Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning). 

• Experience with Business Intelligence Visualization applications (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Microstrategy). 

• Experience in the automotive industry

 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.