Software Development Engineer

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
Perform software engineering duties in a fast-moving, data-driven environment to improve search experience and performance. Duties include: collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and data analysts to take an idea through the entire software development life cycle, including concept, technical design, implementation, testing, and measurement; implement full consumer facing features, integrate with key partners or technologies, and conduct A/B tests to help determine opportunities to improve function of technology; advocate for new technologies and methodologies; create and enhance new product offerings for car dealers to help their vehicles reach interested shoppers; write clean, well-tested, and efficient code; engage in the full software development lifecycle including conceptualizing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring and improving applications; participate in whiteboard sessions and design conversations on engineering the best solution to the challenges at hand, and collaborate in a cross-functional team with data analysts, product managers, and other engineers; and continuously learn and expand capabilities. Multiple positions.
Who You Are:
Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Position also requires one (1) year of experience with each of the following: Working in JavaScript development; TypeScript, React, React Native and/or Angular or similar framework; HTML5, CSS; React state management using React Context APIs; Integrating with third-party libraries including Jest for unit testing; and Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, and/or Java.
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Position Pay Range
$131,082 - $155,000 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