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The Role
The role involves managing and mentoring full stack engineers, shaping product roadmaps, delivering projects for international markets, and fostering team culture in Dublin.
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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
As the founding Engineering Manager for CarGurus' new Dublin office, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a team of talented full stack engineers focused on dealer-facing products and features for our international markets. You will partner closely with a Product Manager to establish the team's vision, culture, and roadmap from the ground up.
In this role, you will embody our Leadership Capabilities by maintaining a relentless focus on customer outcomes, fostering open communication and cross-team collaboration, and embracing an iterative approach to both product development and team management. Your team will own a discrete area of the product, delivering greenfield projects as well as adapting existing dealer products for our Canadian and UK markets.
Join us and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our international dealer products while building a high-performing engineering team in Dublin, while closely collaborating with US-based partner teams. No need to be a car expert-we're more interested in your passion for engineering and your leadership!
What you'll do
What you'll bring
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
€100.000 - €135.000 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.
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
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
As the founding Engineering Manager for CarGurus' new Dublin office, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a team of talented full stack engineers focused on dealer-facing products and features for our international markets. You will partner closely with a Product Manager to establish the team's vision, culture, and roadmap from the ground up.
In this role, you will embody our Leadership Capabilities by maintaining a relentless focus on customer outcomes, fostering open communication and cross-team collaboration, and embracing an iterative approach to both product development and team management. Your team will own a discrete area of the product, delivering greenfield projects as well as adapting existing dealer products for our Canadian and UK markets.
Join us and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our international dealer products while building a high-performing engineering team in Dublin, while closely collaborating with US-based partner teams. No need to be a car expert-we're more interested in your passion for engineering and your leadership!
What you'll do
- Establish and grow CarGurus' Dublin engineering presence, setting the foundation for team culture, practices, and standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of full stack engineers through architecture and design guidance, coaching, and hands-on collaboration.
- Partner with your Product Manager to define and own the team's roadmap, with a focus on dealer-facing products for international markets.
- Drive customer outcomes by measuring the impact of the team's work and iterating based on data and feedback.
- Deliver greenfield projects and adapt existing CarGurus dealer products for Canadian and UK markets.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across product, design, and infrastructure to ensure alignment on projects and objectives to optimize impact on international customers.
- Recruit and retain top engineering talent in partnership with the recruiting team to build a diverse and high-performing team.
- Support team members' career growth through individualized guidance and development opportunities tailored to their goals.
- Own problems from end-to-end, managing diverse systems, processes, and technologies to optimize efficiency and user experience.
- Embrace our leadership capabilities by embodying a growth mindset and fostering an environment of learning, developing, and growing together; create meaningful partnerships and a sense of belonging, setting foundations of trust, respect, inclusion, and empathy in how we work.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience of 2+ years in managing and growing teams of full stack engineers focused on building and shipping products at scale.
- Minimum of 5 years of extensive hands-on software design and development experience across the full stack including Java, React and TypeScript (or similar languages).
- Experience building and scaling teams from the ground up, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding engineers.
- A track record of working on nimble teams that iterate quickly, delivering meaningful customer outcomes rather than just outputs.
- Experience thriving in cross-functional environments where you have demonstrated rigorous thinking and effective decision-making.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
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
€100.000 - €135.000 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.
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
Skills Required
- Proven experience of 2+ years in managing and growing teams of full stack engineers
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on software design and development experience across the full stack
- Experience building and scaling teams from the ground up
- Track record of working on nimble teams that iterate quickly
- Experience thriving in cross-functional environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills
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The Company
What We Do
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CarGurus is the #1 visited digital auto platform in the U.S. for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles and an award-winning place to work. We give drivers and dealers the confidence to buy or sell cars exactly how they want: online, in-person, or a combination of both. Our culture fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, while empowering Gurus with opportunities and resources to fuel their career growth. We aim to give all people—consumers, dealers, and our employees—the power to reach their destination.
Why Work With Us
Being a top destination for buying and selling vehicles requires collaboration, innovation, and fresh perspective. So we empower our Gurus with opportunities and support that help them confidently contribute and continuously grow as their authentic selves. Amazing benefits and perks and development programs underscore our commitment to our people.
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CarGurus Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid working model emphasizes flexibility and open communication. Employees are expected to work with their managers to align on the rhythm that works best for their specific role and teams.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
