Senior Software Development Engineer, Marketing 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 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

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Dealer Marketing Intelligence engineering team responsible for designing, building, and managing scalable services and products that power our platform. You'll play a key role in developing robust APIs, distributed systems, and backend infrastructure that drive core business functionality and deliver seamless experiences to our users.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support our products and platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new and existing systems.
• Ensure systems are secure, maintainable, and highly available, following best practices in performance optimization and code quality.
• Own services from development through deployment and ongoing management in production environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across multiple systems and services.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving team processes and engineering standards.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack or backend software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• Experience designing and building RESTful, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production service management.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to move quickly and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles.

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).

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