Software Development Engineer II, Consumer

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 were the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace and weve 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 30000 dealerships use our products. But theyre 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 is hiring for a software engineer in the Purchase team within our Consumer Engineering department. The Purchase team owns the consumer journey from the moment a shopper decides on a car to the moment the deal is done. That means delivering an experience that meets consumers where they are-whether they want agents to handle the heavy lifting on their behalf or prefer to be guided through each step of financing trade-in and deal configuration themselves. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive accurate and engaging vehicle information fostering trust and driving informed and high-intent consumer decisions while upholding CarGurus standards for innovation user-centricity and technical excellence. In this role youll contribute to high‑visibility parts of our site introduce AI to our consumer experiences and collaborate closely with partners in Product UX and Analytics. Its a fast‑moving impact‑oriented environment with mentorship where youll grow your skills in product thinking and modern development while shipping meaningful improvements. What youll do Collaborate with fellow engineers designers and data analysts to take ideas from concept to technical design to implementation testing and measurement Build new engaging user-centric AI features that help shoppers find the right car including conversational experiences on our highest-traffic pages Use AI coding assistants and multi-agent workflows as part of your daily development process to prototype faster improve code quality and automate repetitive tasks Partner with product managers UX designers data analysts and other engineers to ship clean accessible and intuitive experiences that are grounded in data and experimentation Be deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle designing developing testing deploying and monitoring features that reach millions of users Run AB tests and leverage analytics to understand how your AI-powered experiences perform and to iterate quickly based on what you learn Contribute to a lively supportive team culture where we learn from each other celebrate wins of all sizes and have fun building whats next What youll bring 2 years of experience working in a Java development environment Experience implementing consumer-facing AI features Experience with APIs and REST services Experience with TypeScript JavaScript and React a plus Experience working within the AWS ecosystem a plus Experience in developing well-structured performant applications Experience with AI coding assistants and multi-agent orchestration Understanding of algorithms data structures and design patterns Strong communicator with a collaborative spirit and strong attention to detail 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 bonusesincentives and Restricted Stock Units RSUs. Position Pay Range 112000 - 141000 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. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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. Thats why we hope youll apply even if you dont 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