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The Role
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain full-stack features and APIs, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions for international markets.
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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
The International team is seeking a talented and driven Senior Software Development Engineer to join CarGurus' new Dublin office and work on 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 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:
As an engineer on this team, you will drive projects from conception to completion, working closely with other engineers and product partners to deliver impactful solutions for the international business. No need to be a car expert-we're more interested in your passion for engineering and your ability to innovate!
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
€78.000 - €108.000 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
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
The International team is seeking a talented and driven Senior Software Development Engineer to join CarGurus' new Dublin office and work on 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 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
- Modernizing and implementing current systems to leverage cloud technologies like AWS
As an engineer on this team, you will drive projects from conception to completion, working closely with other engineers and product partners to deliver impactful solutions for the international business. No need to be a car expert-we're more interested in your passion for engineering and your ability to innovate!
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack features and APIs using Java, React, and TypeScript that support our international dealer products.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers across the organization to deliver and iterate on high-quality software solutions for our Canadian and UK markets.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
- Own services from ideation through deployment and ongoing maintenance in production environments.
- Ensure systems are secure, maintainable, and highly available, following best practices in performance optimization and code quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, using observability tools to understand system health and performance.
- Mentor junior engineers, provide high-quality code review guidance, and contribute to establishing the team processes and engineering standards for the new Dublin office.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development.
- Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, or similar frameworks).
- Solid, production-grade experience building dynamic, responsive user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with GraphQL.
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and data structures.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and some experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and production service management.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to move quickly and thrive in an iterative, fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and expand your capabilities through leading and owning projects.
- Bonus: Experience with server-side TypeScript (especially Remix, though Next.js or Express are also great additions).
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
€78.000 - €108.000 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
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development
- Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, or similar frameworks)
- Solid experience building user interfaces using React and TypeScript
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and data structures
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
CarGurus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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
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
