Senior Manager, Data Analytics Engineering at CarGurus

This role is designed for a seasoned data leader with at least 8 years of experience in analytics or data engineering and 3+ years in people management. You sho

Work type: hybrid

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $187,000 – $234,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is designed for a seasoned data leader with at least 8 years of experience in analytics or data engineering and 3+ years in people management. You should be an expert in dimensional modeling and SQL, capable of guiding a team to build scalable data transformations. It is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging the gap between technical engineering and strategic business needs, particularly within a modern cloud data stack. The compensation is highly competitive ($187k – $234k base), supplemented by equity (RSUs) and discretionary bonuses. CarGurus offers a premium "people-first" hybrid environment in Boston with standout perks, including daily free lunch, car discounts, and commuting coverage. As the company expands its international presence and moves more of the automotive journey online, you will have significant influence over their long-term business intelligence strategy. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully led and mentored high-performing analytics engineering teams. * Are an expert in Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks and tools like dbt or Looker. * Excel at turning "loosely defined" business requests into structured, multi-sprint project plans. * Want to work in a hybrid capacity from a modern office in the Boston area.

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!

Role overview

Car shopping is complicated. At CarGurus, we use data and technology to make it simple, giving people the tools they need to confidently find, buy, finance, or sell a car. The best part? Our work makes a real impact. We’re the most-visited car-shopping site in the US and we are growing fast in our international markets. Ready to come along for the ride?

The Data Engineering team at CarGurus is looking for a Senior Manager of Analytics Engineering to enable data-driven decisions across the company. You will be responsible for delivering scalable and highly performant data models that power reporting solutions for stakeholders in Product Management, Marketing, Finance, and other key areas of the business. We are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with our partners and customers, who can also actively contribute to our corporate analytics strategy as we continue to grow and evolve our core business.

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Position Pay Range
$187,000—$234,000 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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