This role is ideal for a mid-level Full Stack Engineer with 2–4 years of experience who enjoys building data-driven products from the ground up. You should be c
Work type: hybrid
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: $112,000 – $141,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a mid-level Full Stack Engineer with 2–4 years of experience who enjoys building data-driven products from the ground up. You should be comfortable moving across the stack, specifically utilizing **Java** for backend logic and **React** for frontend interfaces. If you have a solid grasp of distributed systems and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment that leverages AI coding tools, this team is a great match. The position offers a competitive salary range of $112k–$141k, supplemented by equity (RSUs) and discretionary bonuses. Based in Boston under a hybrid model, the role provides "best-in-class" perks including daily free lunch, commuting coverage, and a new car discount. As part of a new "Competitive Intelligence" initiative, you’ll have significant influence over the technical direction of a greenfield dealer-facing product. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Are proficient in Java and SQL but also enjoy building modern UIs with React/JavaScript. * Have experience with AWS and architectural patterns like microservices. * Proactively experiment with AI tools to speed up your development workflow. * Enjoy collaborating with product managers and analysts to turn data into actionable insights for users.
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
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
$112,000—$141,000 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