This role is designed for a technical leader with at least 2 years of management experience and a deep background in modern front-end architecture. You are the
Work type: hybrid
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: $186,000 – $233,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is designed for a technical leader with at least 2 years of management experience and a deep background in modern front-end architecture. You are the ideal candidate if you enjoy building tools that other developers use—specifically design systems and application templates. You should be highly proficient in the React ecosystem and comfortable navigating the shift toward isomorphic frameworks like Remix or Next.js. The position offers a competitive salary range ($186k – $233k) plus RSUs and discretionary bonuses. It’s a hybrid role based in Boston, providing a balance of in-person collaboration and flexibility. Standout perks include equity for all employees, daily free lunch, and a "people-first" culture that emphasizes career development within a stable, profitable company. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 5+ years of software experience and a passion for engineering excellence and UI performance. * Have direct experience or a strong interest in managing design systems and microservice templates. * Enjoy high-visibility roles that require collaborating with Product and Design to set technical roadmaps. * Are an expert in React, TypeScript, and Node.js, specifically for large-scale consumer applications.
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’ Front End Platforms team is hiring an Engineering Manager. The Front End Platform team plays a key role for CarGurus to operate at scale and improve developer efficiency. We are constantly modernizing our technology platform and are looking to define key architectural capabilities, and guide development teams on their successful implementation. The team’s mission is to enable teams to build performant and scalable UIs and lead best practices for Front End Engineering.
What you’ll do
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
$186,000—$233,000 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