What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at The Hertz Corporation?
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 :
Up to 40% off the base rate of 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
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
US EEO STATEMENT
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability / veteran
Salary : $100,000
