San Francisco, CA, USA
66 days ago
Software Engineer

A Day in the Life

Come join us in our effort to digitally transform Hertz! Recent innovations such as smartphones, electric vehicles, and ride-hailing apps have created new and exciting opportunities in transportation that Hertz is uniquely positioned to capitalize on. We’re looking for software engineers who will modernize Hertz’s tech stack and, in the process, ship delightful products to meet the ever-increasing demands of our customers.

You will be building scalable systems and shipping features in a complex environment, where one must contend with challenges such as modernizing legacy applications and managing technical debt.  

What You'll Do

Design, develop, and deploy applications that can handle high request volumes with high reliability and low latency  Collaborate with product managers to build product requirements against business objectives and drive teams through the complete software development lifecycle  Envision system features and functionality, create detailed design documentation, and decide on tradeoffs between technical and design approaches.  Identify any technical issues that arise and follow up with root-cause analysis and resolution  Identify key application metrics, build necessary dashboards for monitoring performance, and add necessary logging for real-time debugging  Review code, support continuous improvement, and investigate alternatives  Utilize CI/CD tools to support system integration and deployment  Mentor other engineers to help build a high-performing engineering culture 

What We're Looking For

Less than 2 years of experience in the technology industry, and a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent Proficiency in one or more programming languages and common data structures / algorithms Ability to write production-ready code with moderate supervision Strong communication skills. You must be able to work with cross-functional partners to gather requirements and explain outcomes Strong product sense. You must be able to align your work with business objectives and make appropriate tradeoffs Learning mentality. You must be able to pick up new skills as needed and demonstrate a curiosity about new technologies

HIGHLY PREFERRED 

Engineering experience at high-tech firms (e.g. Amazon, Meta, DoorDash, Twilio)  Experience architecting and building large-scale systems in an agile development environment  Experience working alongside technical product managers to drive projects and flesh out product requirements 

We expect the starting salary to be around $100,000.00 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility.  The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience

What You’ll Get:

40% off any standard Hertz Rental    Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision plan options Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program for employees & family Educational Reimbursement & Discounts Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
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