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Principal Software Development Engineer

💰 $178k-$231k

Job Description

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 senior-level software engineering duties in a fast-moving, data-driven environment to improve search experience and performance. Duties include: collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture designs and to define and deliver technical solutions that align with strategic business objectives and generate measurable results; develop an AI-based shopping assistant designed to transform and improve automotive search; leverage generative AI to test and develop solutions that address challenges faced by internal employees and end users; and mentor engineers and enhance team performance by promoting best practices in code quality, system design, and thoughtful technical decision-making. Telecommuting available 2 days per week, Must be available to report into Boston, MA office. Multiple positions.

Who You Are:

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Requires one (1) year of experience with each of the following: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java; Data layer including SQL, caching strategies, and storage alternatives; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React; Developing well-structured, performant components to be leveraged in scalable web applications; Web Tier technologies and strategies; CI/CD pipelines; Integrating AI systems into production applications; and Making strategic architectural decisions.

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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

$178,131—$231,000 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

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