The Role
The Software Engineer II will develop consumer-facing AI features, collaborate with teams to enhance user experience, and manage the software development lifecycle.
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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
CarGurus is hiring for a software engineer in our Consumer Engineering department - the group responsible for our highest trafficked pages and products. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, accurate, and engaging vehicle information, fostering trust and driving informed and high-intent consumer decisions, while upholding CarGurus' standards for innovation, user-centricity, and technical excellence. In this role, you'll contribute to high‑visibility parts of our site, introduce AI to our consumer experiences, and collaborate closely with partners in Product, UX, and Analytics. It's a fast‑moving, impact‑oriented environment with mentorship, where you'll grow your skills in product thinking and modern development while shipping meaningful improvements.
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
$112,000 - $141,000 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.
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
CarGurus is hiring for a software engineer in our Consumer Engineering department - the group responsible for our highest trafficked pages and products. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, accurate, and engaging vehicle information, fostering trust and driving informed and high-intent consumer decisions, while upholding CarGurus' standards for innovation, user-centricity, and technical excellence. In this role, you'll contribute to high‑visibility parts of our site, introduce AI to our consumer experiences, and collaborate closely with partners in Product, UX, and Analytics. It's a fast‑moving, impact‑oriented environment with mentorship, where you'll grow your skills in product thinking and modern development while shipping meaningful improvements.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with fellow engineers, designers, and data analysts to take ideas from concept to technical design to implementation, testing, and measurement
- Build new, engaging, user-centric AI features that help shoppers find the right car, including conversational experiences on our highest-traffic pages
- Use AI coding assistants and multi-agent workflows as part of your daily development process to prototype faster, improve code quality, and automate repetitive tasks
- Partner with product managers, UX designers, data analysts, and other engineers to ship clean, accessible, and intuitive experiences that are grounded in data and experimentation
- Be deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle designing, developing, testing, deploying, and monitoring features that reach millions of users
- Run A/B tests and leverage analytics to understand how your AI-powered experiences perform and to iterate quickly based on what you learn
- Contribute to a lively, supportive team culture where we learn from each other, celebrate wins of all sizes, and have fun building what's next!
What you'll bring
- 2+ years of experience working in a Java development environment
- Experience implementing consumer-facing AI features
- Experience with APIs and REST services
- Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript and React a plus
- Experience working within the AWS ecosystem a plus
- Experience in developing well-structured, performant applications
- Experience with AI coding assistants and multi-agent orchestration
- Understanding of algorithms, data structures and design patterns
- Strong communicator with a collaborative spirit and strong attention to detail
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
$112,000 - $141,000 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.
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
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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
