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CarGurus

Online automotive marketplace with price comparisons

Software Development Engineer 1 - Inventory Platform

Backend EngineeringPosted on Apr 30
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to cloud-based environments, containers, or streaming technologies (e.g., AWS SQS)
  • Experience with monitoring/observability tools or operating production-like systems
  • Experience with database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB

About the Company

CarGurus

Online automotive marketplace with price comparisons

CarGurus is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used cars, with listings, price comparisons, and dealer reviews. It helps users search a catalog, compare prices, and read vehicle histories, using a ranking system that weighs price, dealer reputation, and history to show potentially better deals. The platform differentiates itself through transparent data and a user-friendly interface that makes it easier to compare options than traditional car-buying methods. Its goal is to help people buy and sell cars more efficiently and confidently by providing clear information and meaningful insights.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
2006

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