Build the Future of Automotive.
GoodAutos isn't building another dealership.
We're building one of America's first AI-first automotive companies.
Our belief is simple:
The future isn't hiring more people. It's building better technology.
We're creating a modern automotive platform where artificial intelligence, automation, software, and data power every part of the business.
Every customer interaction.
Every inventory decision.
Every marketing campaign.
Every operational workflow.
Every financial dashboard.
Our goal is to replace repetitive work with intelligent systems so our people can focus on delivering an incredible customer experience.
If you're excited about AI, automation, software development, and building technology from the ground up, we want to meet you.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Director of AI & Technology to build and lead the technology foundation of GoodAutos.
This is not an IT support position.
You won't spend your days fixing printers, resetting passwords, or maintaining office computers.
Instead, you'll build the technology that powers our company.
You'll work directly with the CEO to identify opportunities where AI, automation, software, and data can improve every aspect of our business.
Your mission is to help GoodAutos become the most technology-enabled independent automotive retailer in America.
Your Mission
Design and build the AI operating system that powers GoodAutos.
Every process should become:
People + AI + Automation + Data
What You'll OwnArtificial Intelligence
Lead the company's AI strategy and implementation.
Develop AI agents that improve productivity across every department.
Examples include:
- Sales AI Agents
- Customer Engagement AI
- Marketing AI
- Inventory AI
- Buying AI
- Recon AI
- Accounting AI
- HR AI
- Finance AI
- Collections AI
- Executive Assistant AI
- Reporting AI
Business Systems Integration
Connect all company software into one seamless operating platform.
Examples include:
- DealerCenter
- DriveCentric
- QuickBooks Online
- ShopMonkey
- CarWars
- vAuto
- Dealertrack
- 700Credit
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Marketing platforms
- Phone systems
- Website integrations
- Third-party APIs
Your goal is one connected ecosystem with no duplicate data entry and real-time information flow.
Data & Business Intelligence
Create executive dashboards that help leaders make better decisions.
Build reporting for:
- Sales
- Inventory
- Finance
- Service
- Marketing
- Customer Experience
- Operations
- Executive KPIs
Create one trusted source of business data.
Automation
Replace manual work with automation.
Examples include:
- Lead routing
- Inventory updates
- Recon workflow
- Customer communications
- Accounting workflows
- Collections
- Document generation
- Notifications
- Internal approvals
- Task automation
- Reporting
Internal Software Development
Help build proprietary technology that creates a competitive advantage.
Potential projects include:
- Inventory Management Platform
- Buying Platform
- Recon Management System
- Executive Dashboard
- Customer Portal
- Mobile Applications
- Internal APIs
- AI Agent Platform
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's AI strategy
- Build AI agents that improve business operations
- Create and maintain software integrations
- Design scalable automation workflows
- Build executive dashboards and reporting
- Develop data architecture and business intelligence
- Evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies
- Partner with department leaders to improve efficiency
- Manage technology vendors and software partners
- Reduce operating expenses through automation
- Identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive manual work
- Document technology standards and best practices
- Help recruit future technology talent as the company grows
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a builder.
Someone who loves solving problems, learning new technology, and creating systems that make businesses better.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development, technology leadership, automation, AI implementation, or systems integration
- Strong understanding of APIs and software integrations
- Experience building business automation workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience creating dashboards and business intelligence solutions
- Excellent communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Passion for learning and applying emerging AI technologies
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience with some of the following:
- OpenAI API
- Anthropic Claude
- Google Gemini
- Python
- JavaScript or TypeScript
- SQL
- Power BI
- Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- n8n
- Zapier
- Make
- LangChain
- MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Vector databases
- Git
- REST APIs
Automotive experience is a plus but is not required.
Success in This RoleWithin 90 Days
- Complete a technology assessment
- Build a technology roadmap
- Launch executive dashboards
- Deploy initial AI automations
- Identify high-impact manual processes
Within 6 Months
- Integrate core business systems
- Launch department dashboards
- Deploy AI tools across multiple departments
- Reduce manual work through automation
Within 12 Months
- Build an AI-first operating platform
- Create dozens of AI-powered workflows
- Develop proprietary internal tools
- Help GoodAutos become a technology leader within the automotive industry
Why Join GoodAutos?
This isn't a maintenance role.
It's a chance to build something that doesn't exist today.
You'll work directly with the CEO to create an AI-first company from the ground up.
You'll have the freedom to experiment, innovate, and build technology that transforms an entire business.
If you've ever wanted to help create the future instead of maintaining the past, this is your opportunity.
Our Core Beliefs
- Technology should eliminate repetitive work.
- AI should empower people—not replace creativity.
- Every decision should be driven by data.
- Every process should be measurable.
- Every department should become smarter through automation.
- Innovation is everyone's responsibility.
At GoodAutos, we don't see ourselves as a traditional dealership.
We're building the technology company that happens to sell cars.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
