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Software Development Engineer II

CarGurus

Boston, MA
Full Time
Mid Level
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Ads Intelligence team at CarGurus is seeking a Software Engineer II to build new consumer and dealer-facing products and modernize systems in support of current and future business offerings. CarGurus is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, committed to innovation, trust, and transparency in car shopping, with a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy clean, well-tested and efficient code, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality and performance
  • Provide support and improvements to core systems while maintaining high standards for internal stakeholder teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and product managers, to guide projects from concept through technical design, implementation, quality testing, and performance measurement

Requirements

  • 1+ years of hands-on software development experience in a professional setting
  • Experience or interest in leveraging AI coding tools
  • Proficiency in Java, SQL
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Python, MongoDB, Redis
  • Proficiency in AWS / AWS Certification preferred
  • Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design
  • A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis
  • Willingness to work outside your comfort zone to evaluate and assess new technologies
  • The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly, with loose direction

Nice to Have

  • Experience or interest in leveraging AI coding tools
  • AWS Certification

Qualifications

  • Experience or interest in leveraging AI coding tools
  • Proficiency in Java, SQL
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Python, MongoDB, Redis
  • Proficiency in AWS / AWS Certification preferred
  • Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design
  • A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis

Benefits & Perks

  • Best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees
  • Career development and corporate giving programs
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Robust time off policies
  • Daily free lunch
  • A new car discount
  • Meditation and fitness apps
  • Commuting cost coverage

Working at CarGurus

CarGurus fosters a people-first culture that values kindness, collaboration, and innovation. The company promotes an inclusive environment that encourages bringing your full self to work, supporting diversity, and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact through various programs and perks.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 1, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About CarGurus

Website

cargurus.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Directory and Mailing List Publishers

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