--- title: 'Senior Software Engineer at AutoTrader.ca' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-autotrader-ca-toronto-ne5qd578n1ef' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Senior Software Engineer at AutoTrader.ca - **Company:** AutoTrader.ca - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Compensation:** $140k–$190k - **Posted:** 2026-05-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/autotradercanada/jobs/7751122003 ## Job description At AutoScout24, we’re excited to be hiring for our Canadian company, Trader Corporation — a key part of our international family. As the Canadian arm of Europe’s largest online car marketplace, Trader Corporation plays a vital role in transforming how people buy, sell, and finance vehicles. With well-known brands like [AutoTrader.ca](http://autotrader.ca/), AutoSync, and Dealertrack Canada, Trader Corporation is driving digital innovation in the automotive industry — now reaching over 25 million Canadians every month. This role will be within the Dealertrack Canada team, the country’s leading automotive financing portal, processing over 6.5 million credit applications annually. --- We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who takes end-to-end ownership, thrives in ambiguity, and wants to build systems that matter. This role is central to modernizing our platform so we can better detect fraud, assess risk, and move faster as a business. You’ll help shape architecture, influence technical direction, and own what you build—from design to production.  The software you’ll build directly influences financial trust, fraud prevention, and risk decisions across Canada’s automotive ecosystem. Your work will have real impact at scale—and you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to shape how it’s done. If you’re motivated by ownership, technical challenges, and building systems that truly matter, you’ll feel at home here. What You’ll Do: Build & Evolve Critical Systems - Improve and extend a large, production-grade codebase with a strong bias for clean code, testing, and long-term maintainability. - Design and implement scalable, resilient solutions using modern architecture principles (modularity, clear boundaries, observability). - Modernize legacy components to unlock new capabilities in fraud detection and risk analysis. Own Architecture & Technical Decisions - Drive architectural discussions and decisions, balancing pragmatism with technical excellence. - Set and enforce high quality bars for new services and modules, with a focus on testability, performance, and reliability. - Identify and reduce technical debt in ways that measurably improve developer velocity and system robustness. Build With an Ownership Mindset - Work across the full software lifecycle: design, build, deploy, operate, and iterate. - Embrace a “you build it, you run it” DevOps mindset alongside your team. - Make thoughtful trade-offs between effort, quality, and user value—always with accountability for outcomes. Collaborate & Lead - Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers in an agile, cross-functional team. - Contribute ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve how we build software. - Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical leadership. What We’re Looking For: - A senior engineer who takes responsibility for results, not just implementations. - Someone who enjoys complex problem-solving and isn’t afraid of legacy systems—or changing them. - Strong engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing discipline, system design, and performance awareness. - Strong experience with TypeScript and modern React / Next.js - Strong experience building production systems with .NET (Core / modern .NET preferred). - Comfort operating in production environments and learning from real-world feedback. - A builder’s mindset: If you can think it, you can build it. If you build it, you own it. - Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. You should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into your daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for yourself and your teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued. What's In It For You? We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best. ## Benefits from Day 1 - Gym discounts - Employee and Family Assistance program - Virtual wellness events - Conferences & training budget - Regular internal training programs Financial planning - Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection. Competitive salary - Annual bonus structure - 3% CPP matching --- The base salary range for this position is CAD 140,000 – CAD 190,000. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. ## Compensation Our ranges reflect the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role, the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. The base salary range for this position is $140,000—$190,000 CAD Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. ## About AutoTrader.ca ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TRADER Corporation operates AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s #1 automotive marketplace, providing digital advertising, dealer software, and financing solutions for car buyers, dealers, and lenders. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of AutoScout24 / Scout24 AG, acquired in 2024) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1975 - **Founders**: Not publicly available – originally established as a print automotive classifieds publication ## Core Business - Primary industry: Automotive marketplace, dealer software, and automotive finance technology - Target customers: B2C (car shoppers), B2B (car dealers, OEMs, lenders) - Mission / purpose: Streamline the car buying and selling process for Canadians through trusted marketplace, software, and data tools ## Products & Services - **AutoTrader.ca**: Canada’s largest online automotive marketplace for new and used cars; mobile app (4.5/5 stars); includes AI‑powered tools, digital retailing, ChatGPT integration - **AutoSync**: Dealership software suite unifying advertising, conversion, and operational workflows - **Dealertrack Canada**: Integrated financing and identity verification solutions for dealers and lenders (partnerships with Equifax Canada and Interac Corp.) - **CMS (Collateral Management Solutions)**: Premier lien, recovery, and insolvency management for Canadian lenders ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by AutoScout24 in August 2024 for an undisclosed amount) - **Key Metric**: AutoTrader.ca attracts over 10 million monthly visits and is rated the most trusted online automotive marketplace in Canada (Callosum Brand Research, Nov 2022) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: AutoScout24 (parent); partners include Equifax Canada, Interac Corp., National Hockey League (multiyear partnership) - **Growth Signals**: Acquired Dealertrack Canada (2022), acquired CMS from Teranet (2024); introduced ChatGPT integration (Jan 2026); launched Storefront for online new‑vehicle shopping; expanded partnerships with dealer groups like AutoCanada and CanadaOne Auto ## Competitive Advantages - Largest inventory and highest unaided brand awareness among Canadian automotive marketplaces - Vertically integrated offerings (marketplace + dealer software + finance) create a stickier ecosystem for dealers - Deep data and AI capabilities (Clarivoy study shows AutoTrader.ca influences majority of vehicle sales in Canada) - 50+ years of Canadian market expertise and a dedicated local team ## Strategic Focus - Accelerating digital transformation through AI (ChatGPT, AI‑powered marketplace tools) - Strengthening the dealer‑consumer connection with enhanced digital retailing and new‑vehicle shopping experiences - Expanding financing and identity solutions (partnerships with Equifax/Interac) - Leveraging AutoScout24’s European scale for best practices and technology sharing ## Why Work Here - Recognized as a Great Place to Work®; culture emphasises innovation, collaboration, and career growth - Hybrid and remote roles available (multiple positions listed as “Remote (Canada)”) - Large data, engineering, and product teams working on impactful, Canadian‑focused automotive technology - Notable perks: supportive environment, professional development opportunities, “we come together and empower you to do what you do best” ## Sources 1. [tradercorporation.com](https://tradercorporation.com) 2. [tradercorporation.com – About Us](https://tradercorporation.com/about-us/) 3. [tradercorporation.com – Careers](https://tradercorporation.com/about-us/careers/) 4. [tradercorporation.com – AutoTrader.ca](https://tradercorporation.com/our-brands/marketplace/auto-trader/) 5. 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