Associate Software Engineer
The Opportunity
The $1.2T automotive industry is a pillar of American culture, representing nearly 5% of U.S. GDP and shaping how people live and move every day. At the center of this ecosystem are dealerships—trusted local businesses that help consumers navigate one of the most important purchases they make.
Today, the industry is at an inflection point. Consumers expect the same speed, personalization, and convenience they experience in modern digital-first industries. At the same time, tighter margins and rising costs are driving a need for operational efficiency beyond what traditional software can support. Together, these shifts create a powerful opportunity to reimagine how dealerships deliver seamless experiences and build lasting customer relationships.
Dealers who modernize how they communicate and operate will unlock efficiency, deepen loyalty, and win long-term relationships. It is time to upgrade automotive retail to the 21st century.
About Mia
Mia Labs is an investor-backed startup on a mission to modernize dealership operations and transform the automotive consumer experience. Our AI agent, Mia, turns every call or inquiry into an opportunity, improving customer satisfaction and dealership performance through automation that feels human. We are trusted by some of the nation's largest dealership groups and are rapidly scaling our team, product offerings, and customer base.
About the Role:
We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our fast-paced startup, focused on innovative voice technology solutions for the automotive industry. You will contribute to building solutions that improve how people interact with dealerships for car purchasing and servicing, with opportunities to apply cutting-edge AI tools to address practical challenges.
What You Will Do:
Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend systems using Python.
Assist in building and improving APIs and integrations between internal and third-party systems.
Support the implementation and optimization of speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) components.
Collaborate with senior engineers on system design and architecture decisions.
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following engineering best practices.
Participate in code reviews and team discussions to continuously improve quality and reliability.
Learn and experiment with emerging technologies, including AI/ML and large language models (LLMs), and help evaluate their practical applications.
What We Want You to Have:
Academic or internship experience in Python development (coursework, projects, or internships welcome).
Familiarity with backend development concepts such as APIs and databases.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
Exposure to software engineering fundamentals such as version control (e.g., Git), testing, and CI/CD concepts.
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
Why Mia
Equity participation through stock options.
Fully paid health, vision & dental insurance for employees.
Flexible PTO and hybrid schedule (3 days / week in downtown Austin).
Free lunches, paid parking, team events, and a casual, but get things done culture.
Compensation
Compensation for this position will be competitive with current market rates and reflective of the candidate's experience, skills and qualifications.
Our Commitment
At Mia, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone is valued, included, and empowered to do their best work. Our strength comes from diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Passionate about the role but don’t tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you, you might be exactly who we need.
Mia is an EVerify employer.