Job Description
CarMax, the way your career should be!
At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of customer experience, our engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them!
Join us for a 14-month rotational program starting in July 2027 designed to jumpstart your CarMax career.
Attend a CarMax Bootcamp where you’ll:
- Learn about CarMax and the technologies and tools used to support our business
- Build your professional network by meeting and connecting with Technology leadership and associates across different enterprise departments
Experience two 6-month rotations within our engineering teams where you will:
- Get exposure and hands-on experience with various programming languages, new technologies, platforms, and tools
- Gain a solid understanding of CarMax Technology and how your contributions will have a direct and significant impact on the organization’s ongoing success
- Gain valuable experiences working on real projects providing real impact to our product and data engineering teams
WHAT WE ARE HIRING FOR
We're looking for candidates who bring fresh ideas and a wide array of experiences to the team in many areas, including API development, large-scale system design, artificial intelligence, data engineering, cloud architecture, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. Together we deliver iconic experiences through innovative technology and relentless execution.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- A focus on designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software for both our customers and our associates
- Immersion in a fast paced, dynamic Agile environment where innovation and collaboration are keys to our success
- Participation in business customer meetings, design sessions, and presentations to Senior Technology Leaders
- Contribution to products/projects that enable the success of our associates
- Fun social events and volunteer opportunities with other new hires
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field; or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of programming languages/platforms
- Basic knowledge of relational databases such as MS and SQL servers are preferred.
- Basic Knowledge of API design and integration is preferred.
- Ability and desire to collaborate to solve original, wide-ranging, and open-ended business and technical problems
- An interest in continuous learning and engagement
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
Work Location:
This role will be based out of the CarMax Midtown Office or CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and associates will work onsite 4 days per week.
ABOUT CARMAX
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The annual salary for this position is:
$65,000.00 - $97,500.00May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.