Full-Time

Machine Learning Operations Engineer II

Posted on 3/6/2025

CarGurus

CarGurus

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

No salary listed

Mid

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid model; specific in-office days not mentioned.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Python
Git
Pytorch
SQL
Machine Learning
Docker
AWS
Pandas
NumPy
Snowflake
Requirements
  • 2-3 years experience writing and debugging Python code
  • Familiarity with software engineering tools and standard methodologies, e.g. git, unit testing, object-oriented design, containerization
  • A working understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, including model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
  • Familiarity with the Python ML ecosystem (e.g. scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, numpy, pandas)
  • Experience deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting ML models in a public cloud (we use AWS)
  • Knowledge of SQL and familiarity with cloud data warehouses (we use Snowflake)
Responsibilities
  • Write production-quality training jobs and inference APIs for our Python ML models, deploying them to robust scalable services
  • Contribute enhancements to the CarGurus ML platform, leveraging technologies such as AWS SageMaker, GitHub Actions, and Docker
  • Participate in systems design conversations with our data scientists and engineering partners, using your engineering expertise and experience to help them design scalable and robust systems
  • Develop in-house tools and libraries to standardize and accelerate the ML development process
  • Own and maintain aspects of the Data Science team’s engineering infrastructure
  • Promote and foster an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative culture

CarGurus is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used cars, primarily in the United States, with additional operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The platform allows users to search for vehicles, compare prices, and read reviews, utilizing advanced algorithms to rank listings based on price, dealer reputation, and vehicle history. This data-driven approach provides transparency, helping users find the best deals and setting CarGurus apart from traditional car buying methods. The company generates revenue mainly through subscription fees charged to dealerships for listing their inventory, along with advertising services and value-added offerings like financing options and vehicle history reports. In a competitive market with other players like AutoTrader and Cars.com, CarGurus distinguishes itself through its focus on data transparency and a user-friendly interface.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Digital Deal tool adoption increased 150% among U.S. dealers in 2024.
  • Expansion of Digital Deal to Canada offers significant international growth opportunities.
  • Recent website redesign and app updates enhance user experience and lead generation.

What critics are saying

  • CFO Elisa Palazzo's departure in March 2025 may cause financial management instability.
  • Carvana's strong market presence poses a competitive threat to CarGurus.
  • Economic uncertainty may shift consumer focus to more affordable vehicle segments.

What makes CarGurus unique

  • CarGurus uses proprietary algorithms to rank car listings by price and reputation.
  • The platform offers a unique Digital Deal tool for online car buying processes.
  • CarGurus emphasizes data transparency and user-friendly interfaces in its marketplace.

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Hybrid Work Options

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Paid Vacation

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