TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace and we are on a mission to make car buying and selling easy, transparent and efficient. We work to empower consumers with data, and foster connections with our network of Certified Dealers who share our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation to a great experience. We forge partnerships to power car buying programs for some of America’s most trusted brands. And we continually innovate to provide useful tools, research, market context and pricing transparency to help consumers feel empowered and confident all throughout their journey.
As consumers’ priorities and shopping habits shifted, so did we. We are building a modern day marketplace and invite you to come join the TrueCar Crew. You can have a real & direct impact on our journey as we continue to evolve and revolutionize the car buying and selling experience. We are seeking talented individuals who are excited by our mission to revolutionize & elevate the car buying & selling experience.
The Opportunity:
TrueCar is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. Working in a fast-paced environment, our highly collaborative team ingests data at scale to enable an online technology platform revolutionizing the car buying experience. Our data engineers are responsible for writing highly scalable Java-based pipelines and services to process automotive data and power a modern car buying experience making it easier to search, discover, and buy a car online.
How you will contribute to TrueCar’s success:
- Design and implement scalable big data pipelines with focus on reliability, monitoring and performance optimization
- Develop high-quality product features using skills in Java, Python, Spring Boot, GraphQL, Maven, and other open-source Java libraries spanning multiple product domains and integration with REST API's
- Develop data models and architecture solutions that align with business requirements
- Establish and maintain data quality frameworks and governance standards
- You will work closely with product owners & analysts to understand business and functional requirements and contribute to the design and prioritization discussions
- Learn how automotive marketplaces operate and contribute to providing great experiences for our customers
- Contribute to team planning, estimations, and software design sessions
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency
- Be an integral member of our engineering team where mentorship is valued
Your Expertise:
- Proven experience programming in Java and Python.
- Strong background in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
- Advanced SQL and data modeling experience
- Apache Spark development proficiency
- Experience with data pipeline orchestration (Airflow)
- Demonstrated experience improving pipeline reliability and performance
- Experience with data documentation and governance
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS Cloud Services (EMR, S3, etc.)
- NoSQL databases (HBase, MongoDB)
- Streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis)
- GraphQL and REST APIs
- Spring Boot framework
Base salary: $120,000 - $155,000
Your TrueCar Experience
At TrueCar, we champion remote work because we know great work can happen anywhere. This flexibility allows our TrueCar Crew to live and work from anywhere in the U.S. (with some role-based exceptions). To support our remote team, we provide a home office setup that suits their needs and offer monthly reimbursements for phone and internet connectivity.
You will receive excellent benefits that include, but are not limited to, 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental premiums; a 401(k) plan with company contributions; equity; a wellness reimbursement account; and learning & development reimbursement opportunities. We also understand the importance of recharging, so we offer flexible PTO for exempt TrueCar Crew Members and a generous PTO accrual policy for non-exempt TrueCar Crew Members, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays. In short, we care deeply about our Crew Members and have designed employee-centric programs that reflect this.
At TrueCar, we believe in the power of diversity to create a deeper understanding of our consumers and partners, driving innovation in our products. We welcome a workforce that reflects the diversity of car-buying consumers and encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Additionally, TrueCar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What We Do
Founded in 2005, TrueCar has built a trusted brand and a strong reputation for providing consumers with useful tools, research, market context, and pricing transparency as they embark on their car-buying journey. The Company is bringing more of the purchasing process online by enabling consumers to find a new or used vehicle that is right for them, apply for financing, and sell or trade in their current vehicle.
We partner with our Certified Dealers to help millions of consumers find the right new or used vehicle that meets their needs, delivering a great consumer experience that is personalized and efficient.
Our people are our strength. We care deeply about our culture and creating an inclusive, casual, and fun workplace that is completely remote. We work collaboratively, across departments, fostering an environment where there’s open communication and recognition of hard work. TrueCar isn’t simply a place to have a job. It’s a company where you can grow your career and have a fulfilling, flexible role. We value the entrepreneurial spirit and encourage the TrueCar Crew to take ownership of both their projects and their careers.
We’ve created a comprehensive benefits package that recognizes and rewards our TrueCar Crew's passion and effort. In addition to competitive compensation and 401(k) matching, we also offer personalized benefits including home office connectivity allowances, community impact days and matching donation program, a generous equity package for eligible positions, wellness reimbursements, and, because everyone needs an occasional recharge, an excellent PTO policy and 14 paid holidays.
