Software Development Engineer II, Competitive Intelligence

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' Dealer Competitive Intelligence team is seeking a Software Engineer II (Full Stack) to drive the next generation of analytics, data products, and dealer-facing experiences. This role offers a wide array of opportunities to work across the stack as we build a new dealer-facing product from the ground up. To succeed in this role, you must be able to learn and adapt quickly while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.

What you'll do

• Develop and deploy clean, well-tested and efficient code, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality and performance


• Provide support and improvements to core systems while maintaining high standards for internal stakeholder teams 


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and product managers, to guide projects from concept through technical design, implementation, quality testing, and performance measurement

What you'll bring

• 2-4 years of hands-on software development experience in a professional setting


• Proficiency in React and Javascript fundamentals


• Proficiency in Java, SQL


• Proficiency in AWS / AWS Certification preferred


• Experience or interest in leveraging AI coding tools


• Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design


• A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis


• The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly and independently


• Demonstrates curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts quickly

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