Senior Software Engineer

CarsXE
Emeryville, CA or Remote (US time zones)
Published on Jun 2, 2025

Job Description

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain scalable backend services and real-time data flows.
  • Develop performant, responsive frontend components and user experiences.
  • Own end-to-end features from database modeling to UI integration.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering peers to rapidly ship improvements.
  • Help evolve and enforce best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and observability.
  • Drive thoughtful architectural decisions that support growth and reliability.
  • Contribute to technical planning, mentorship, and documentation.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally across both frontend and backend.
  • Deep proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.
  • Experience with serverless backends, real-time databases, and cloud hosting platforms.
  • Product-minded: you care about the "why" behind what you build.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego mindset.
  • Comfortable working autonomously and adapting quickly in a startup environment.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with feature flagging, CI/CD pipelines, or AI/ML integrations.
  • Familiarity with performance tuning, CDN usage, and media delivery optimization.
  • Interest in the automotive or data API space.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible hours and remote-first culture (US-based)
  • Learning & tools budget
  • Ownership and growth in a high-impact role

How to Apply

Email us at jobs@carsxe.com with your resume and any relevant links (GitHub, portfolio, etc.). We’d love to hear how you’ve shipped meaningful software and where you want to go next.


About CarsXE:

CarsXE is the ultimate vehicle data solution, providing industry-leading APIs and tools for accessing comprehensive, accurate, and real-time automotive information. Our platform empowers businesses, developers, and innovators with the data they need to build next-generation automotive applications, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional user experiences. From decoding VINs and license plates to delivering market values, history reports, and advanced image recognition, CarsXE is the trusted source for vehicle intelligence worldwide.

Our Solutions:

  • Specifications API: The all-in-one VIN decoder for any vehicle
  • International VIN Decoder API: Instantly decode any VIN worldwide
  • Plate Decoder API: Decode license plates and get vehicle information
  • Market Value API: Get the market value of any vehicle
  • History API: Get a detailed history report of any vehicle
  • Images API: Get images of any vehicle
  • Vehicle Recalls API: Retrieve vehicle recall information using a VIN
  • Plate Image Recognition API: Recognize license plates from images
  • VIN Optical Character Recognition API: Extract VINs from images using OCR technology
  • OBD Codes Decoder API: Get diagnosis message of your ODB code

Our Mission:

Our mission at CarsXE is to power the automotive ecosystem with the most reliable, comprehensive, and accessible vehicle data solutions. We enable our partners to innovate, automate, and deliver value by making vehicle information easy to access and integrate—whether for insurance, fleet management, automotive marketplaces, or emerging mobility technologies.

CarsXE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Discover Your Next Challenge

Explore open roles at CarsXE and learn how you can help shape the future of vehicle data solutions. Find the opportunity that matches your skills and ambitions.

Apply & Connect

Submit your application online. Our team will review your background and reach out if your experience aligns with our needs. We value innovation, curiosity, and a passion for technology.

Join the CarsXE Team

If selected, you'll move through our interview process and, if successful, receive an offer to join CarsXE. We look forward to welcoming new team members who are ready to drive the future of automotive data.