Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
141K-175K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Software
We're re-engineering car shopping. Join us for the ride.
The Role
Design, implement, and maintain test strategies and automation for enterprise cloud applications. Execute E2E, functional, regression, performance, and exploratory tests; build and improve automation frameworks; collaborate with dev teams in Agile; analyze QA metrics and perform root cause analyses; recommend tools and processes to ensure software quality across multiple teams.
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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!
What you'll do
Design and deliver technical solutions in support of quality assurance standards for CarGurus software applications. Duties include: define, develop, and implement test strategies and test cases across CarGurus enterprise applications; 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, reliable system integration and business processes are not broken; analyze business requirements and implement specifications and test cases; write, build, and review automation test UI scripts for E2E testing; collaborate with other QA engineers and other teams to help plan and test new and existing features; design, implement, improve and optimize automation framework; engage software developers in design, coding, reviewing, and testing of enterprise software; design and implement load and performance testing, and perform root cause analyses; build test automation framework to develop, maintain and implement efficient test automation approach for full coverage; collaborate with development engineers to improve testing and the quality of our code; work in an agile software development environment, provide QA expertise and guidance, and drive consistent quality assurance strategies across multiple agile teams; analyze and report QA performance measurements including defect density, defect leakage, and QA efficiency; develop and refine test automation frameworks, and evaluate strategies and opportunities for test case automation; promote proper implementation of techniques and principles for planning and estimation; evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality software and hardware product platforms; test case development and execution activities; ensure test approach, test data, and execution results meet the project objectives; and perform end-to-end test activities and artifacts for the projects in test. Multiple positions.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Sciences, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive experience in the job offered or related occupation: Requires five (5) years of experience in each of the following: Quality Assurance working with cloud-based CRM/ERP technologies or enterprise applications stack, such as Salesforce; Automation with Java; Writing and building E2E automated scripts across integrated enterprise applications, using Selenium for cloud and web applications or another open-source automation framework; Service layer testing; REST APIs, and UI automation; Atlassian tools, such as JIRA and Confluence; Programming with C# and Java; SDLC and Agile; Frameworks, Cypress, or Playright; SQL; CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub actions, or similar tools; Docker and Git; and Application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols.
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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
$140,525 - $175,000 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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Sciences, or related field
  • Five years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance working with cloud-based CRM/ERP technologies or enterprise application stacks (such as Salesforce)
  • Five years of automation experience with Java
  • Five years writing and building E2E automated scripts across integrated enterprise applications using Selenium or another open-source automation framework
  • Service layer testing and REST API testing experience
  • UI automation experience
  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence
  • Programming experience with C# and Java
  • Experience working in SDLC and Agile environments
  • Experience with frameworks such as Cypress or Playwright
  • SQL experience
  • CI/CD pipeline experience using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
  • Experience with Docker and Git
  • Experience with application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols

CarGurus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible hybrid schedules pair with unlimited personal/sick time, defined vacation, periodic recharge days, and a paid sabbatical program. Together these provide multiple pathways for rest and extended time away.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-forming and caregiving resources include Carrot Fertility, Care.com backup care, adoption/foster support, and substantial paid parental leave with gradual return options. These offerings address a wide range of family needs across life stages.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Health and wellness resources span an EAP, Headspace, fitness/wellness programming, gym reimbursements, and commuter and daily lunch perks. Office amenities and ERGs further support day-to-day wellbeing and inclusion.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

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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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
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