CarMax Sr. Software Engineer reviews

2.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

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22% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated CarMax with 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. CarMax is rated 21% below average by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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20 reviews
1.0
Mar 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a corporate job. If you get the job and look productive, no one will wonder if you're pulling your weight.

Cons

The Senior Leadership will throw you to the wolves and lie about it. We get accurate updates on how the business is doing from Quarterly earnings because all other updates are "we have a solid business model". They choose to lay off people to replace them with overseas contractor. That is not "putting people first" or "doing the right things" Promotions are based on who you know, not what you contribute.

3.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited PTO. Respectful coworkers. Open to new tech

Cons

Average corporation, cutting jobs during bad times, promotion is political, changes kept in a vaccum (no transparency). RTO 5 days a week in Virginia. 2 in Plano

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