Principal Engineer & AI Lead, Quality Engineering"

8448 - Virginia - Remote CES - Remote, Richmond, Virginia, 23218 CarMax, the way your career should be!

Position Overview

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As a Principal Engineer, Quality, you will serve as a Quality Engineering lead within CarMax's Product and Technology organization, driving CarMax's quality engineering strategy to ensure only thoroughly tested, high-performing software reaches production. This role is critical to delivering a flawless customer experience and driving innovation across CarMax's in-store applications. You will design robust automation frameworks, mentor teams, and influence quality practices across multiple Agile development streams, while also serving as a key contributor driving AI-powered testing and automation innovation across the organization. This position ensures scalable and efficient testing solutions that align with CarMax's commitment to excellence.

Why CarMax?

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At CarMax, we are the nation's largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We're rethinking the way people buy cars – and it's our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future.

Team Overview

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You'll join the Quality Engineering organization, serving as a lead contributor and trusted advisor for automation and testing best practices. This role requires collaboration across multiple teams to establish quality standards, implement advanced testing strategies, and drive continuous improvement in software delivery.

Role Responsibilities

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• Lead and mentor organization-wide test automation efforts, ensuring best practices and scalability.
• Create and implement test strategies for multiple teams, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Drive modern t