Principal Software Development Engineer, International at CarGurus

This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader with at least 8 years of experience, specifically someone who has spent the last 3+ years in a Principal or Tech Lead capacity. You should be an expert in the Java ecosystem (Spring Boot/Hibernate) and have a proven track record of architecting high-volume distributed systems within AWS environments. The compensation is competitive ($168k – $210k base) and comes with a comprehensive package including equity (RSUs), discretionary bonuses, and unique perks like daily free lunch and a new car discount. Based in Boston, the role offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to influence the technical direction of international markets (UK and Canada) while maintaining a local team connection. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have extensive experience scaling microservices and NoSQL databases in 24/7 production environments. * Are comfortable navigating "greenfield" projects while simultaneously mentoring mid-level engineers. * Proactively use AI coding tools (like Cursor or Windsurf) to accelerate your development workflow. * Can translate complex architectural decisions into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.