Careers at CarGurus

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview CarGurus' Dealer Competitive Intelligence team is seeking a Software Engineer II (Frontend) to drive the next generation of analytics, data products, and dealer-facing experiences. This role offers a wide array of opportunities to build a new dealer-facing product from the ground up. To succeed in this role, you must be able to learn and adapt quickly while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team. What you'll do Develop and deploy clean, well-tested and efficient code, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality and performance Provide support and improvements to core systems while maintaining high standards for internal stakeholder teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and product managers, to guide projects from concept through technical design, implementation, quality testing, and performance measurement What you'll bring 2-4 years of hands-on software development experience in a professional setting Proficiency in React and Javascript fundamentals Experience or interest in leveraging AI coding tools Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly and independently Demonstrates curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts quickly Proficiency in AWS / AWS Certification preferred Proficiency in Java, SQL is a plus The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $112,000 — $141,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview Join our first Dublin engineering team! The International team is seeking a talented and driven Principal Software Development Engineer to join CarGurus' new Dublin office and lead exciting product initiatives for our Canadian and UK markets and play a key role in establishing the office’s culture. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the full software development lifecycle – across both the frontend and backend – collaborating with Engineering and Product peers to design innovative solutions and tackle complex challenges for our dealer-facing products. We are looking for candidates who are able to learn and adapt quickly, and collaborate with other engineers to deliver solutions. Some examples of potential project opportunities: Building new, full-stack features for dealer products from the ground up Integrating with existing services and expanding functionality using React, TypeScript, and Java Designing and implementing integrations with third-party APIs and partners, building applications with Remix. Modernizing and rearchitecting current systems to leverage cloud technologies like AWS As a principal engineer on this team, you will own projects from conception to completion, working closely with other engineers and product partners, in Dublin and in the US, to deliver impactful solutions for the international business. Success in this role requires a balance of deep technical expertise and strong business judgement to guide teams in making strategic technology decisions that align with both immediate and future product needs. You must quickly learn and adapt to new challenges, working closely with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Car expertise is welcome but isn't required; what matters most is your passion for technology, your commitment to engineering excellence, and your drive to have a real impact. What you'll do Work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across the company to refine new product requirements and transform them into effective technical solutions. Own the full development lifecycle from refining initial concepts and architecting advanced features as robust microservices and modern web applications (Java/React/TypeScript), to implementing and delivering practical, high-quality systems. Contribute to high standards of quality by ensuring code is reliable, performant, and well-tested, with automated tests across the testing pyramid that ensure strong production health of our systems. Promote a culture of observability and operation excellence by helping teams leverage metrics to diagnose, mitigate, and resolve challenging production issues across multiple services and boost operational excellence. Use AI technologies, optimizing the software development process and driving greater efficiency across teams. Mentor engineers by offering guidance, actionable feedback, and insightful recommendations to support sound technical decision-making in the new Dublin hub. What you'll bring 8+ years of experience as a professional Software Engineer, including 3+ years serving as a technical lead or principal engineer. Deep full-stack expertise working with Java and TypeScript (or similar languages) and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and React. 5+ years of experience designing, building, deploying, scaling, testing, and evolving distributed systems using service-oriented architecture in 24/7 production environments. 2+ years of experience using cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS, Terraform or similar cloud services. Hands-on experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases, applying the right data models to diverse needs. Experience in operating and troubleshooting production systems. Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a demonstrated talent for translating technical concepts for both engineering and business audiences. Consistent record of being self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive in driving projects and business goals. An aptitude for leveraging AI tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or similar to enhance software development and operational efficiency. Additional hands-on experience with LLMs is a huge plus. Bonus: Deep experience with server-side TypeScript and modern isomorphic frameworks (especially Remix, though Next.js or Express are also highly valued). The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range €90.000 — €125.000 EUR Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview CarGurus is looking for an Application Security Engineer I to join our growing Security Engineering and Architecture team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on helping secure the applications, products, and infrastructure that power CarGurus. In this role, you will partner with engineers and senior security team members to help review services for security best practices, support vulnerability remediation, and contribute to security guardrails that reduce common application and developer-environment risks. This role is a strong fit for someone early in their security career who is excited to learn application security fundamentals, build practical technical skills, and grow in a collaborative engineering environment. What you'll do Support threat modeling and security risk assessments for CarGurus applications and products Assist in training developers on secure coding, AI-assisted development, and secure SDLC practices Help triage, prioritize, assign, and track remediation of vulnerabilities Contribute to the operation and improvement of code and infrastructure scanning tools and policies that help monitor and enforce security guardrails Assist in investigations involving application security issues Partner with development teams and senior security engineers to help design and implement security controls for a cloud-first infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, and related technologies) What you'll bring 0 to 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, software engineering, or a related technical field Internship, co-op, academic, or hands-on project experience in security or software development is a plus Interest in leveraging modern technologies, including AI and ML, to improve security outcomes Familiarity with application security concepts such as secure coding, vulnerability management, threat modeling, or risk assessment Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, containers, or infrastructure as code Familiarity with standard SDLC processes and engineering tools such as GitHub and CI/CD automation Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Go, Java, or a similar language Strong passion for continuous learning, especially in cybersecurity and technology The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $96,000 — $120,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview We are looking to hire a QA Automation Engineer II to join our Enterprise Applications team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, building, maintaining, and improving automated test coverage across the Enterprise Applications product portfolio, working across multiple teams and platforms in line with business and technical requirements. You will partner closely with Engineering, QA,and product stakeholders to ensure our enterprise systems and integrations are stable, reliable, and release-ready. This role combines a strong hands-on focus on test automation, AI leverage and analysis of Enterprise applications across a complex enterprise stack, with particular emphasis on Salesforce and its integrations with financial platforms. What you'll do The first part of the role is experience with software quality, including the ability to create end-to-end scenarios, analyze results, and report defects. Experience with SaaS cloud-based applications such as Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is a plus. Define and execute test strategies/test scenarios/test cases daily to assure quality across CarGurus enterprise applications, including but not limited to Salesforce, Zuora, Marketo, and NetSuite. Perform a wide range of testing such as E2E, functional, exploratory, regression, smoke, black-box, and data to ensure that implemented features are free of bugs, that system integration is reliable, and that business processes are not broken. Implement, enhance, and optimize automation frameworks for specific applications and features, contributing to the evolution of automation framework design and recommending improvements for scalability, maintainability, and effectiveness. Design automation solutions that align with CI/CD practices, enabling efficient integration of automated testing into modern delivery pipelines. Collaborate with other QA engineers to help plan and test new and existing features, design, implement, improve and optimize automation framework. Work hand-in-hand and advise software developers engaged in the design, coding, reviewing, and testing of enterprise software. Troubleshoot test failures and quality issues across services, APIs, and application modules, using a systematic debugging approach and considering performance impacts where relevant Self-driven, self-motivated, works independently and with larger groups What you'll bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering degree or equivalent 3-5 years of QA experience working with cloud-based CRM/ERP technologies or enterprise applications stack, preferably Salesforce. Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think beyond conventional approaches and leverage a variety of tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve efficiency, solve problems, and optimize processes You bring a deep understanding of testing methodologies, including functional, integration, regression, load, and performance testing. Experience with REST APIs and Postman testing is a plus Solid user of Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence…) Apex, SOQL, or any Salesforce-related developer technologies experience is a plus. Good understanding of SDLC, Agile Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Creative with a desire to learn and take ownership Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying process improvements and driving continuous innovation Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and automation solutions as needed, with a flexible approach to supporting evolving team and business needs Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively with engineering, QA, and business stakeholders. The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $96,000 — $120,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid