Software Development Engineer 1 @ CarGurus

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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

As a Software Development Engineer I on Inventory Platform, you’ll be an entry-level engineer building and operating the backend services and data pipelines that keep our marketplace inventory accurate, fast, and reliable. You’ll work with experienced engineers, learn our stack, and ship production code that impacts both shoppers and dealers.

What you’ll do

Design, build, and maintain backend services and batch/stream jobs that ingest, normalize, and enrich vehicle inventory data
Write clean, well-tested code in our primary stack (e.g., Java, Spring, MongoDB, AWS)
Collaborate with engineers, Product, and Data to deliver features from design through deployment and monitoring
Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues, improving reliability and observability along the way
Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions as you grow your skills and ownership

What you'll bring

0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships/co-ops welcome)
Experience with at least one object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#)
Understanding of core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, APIs)
Interest in backend, distributed systems, or data-intensive applications
Strong communication skills, willingness to ask questions, and a growth mindset
Exposure to cloud-based environments, containers, or streaming technologies (e.g., AWS SQS) a plus
Experience with monitoring/observability tools or operating production-like systems a plus
Experience with database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB a plus

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).

Position Pay Range

$97,000—$122,000 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

Software Development Engineer 1

Inventory Platform

CarGurus

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