Cargurus Inc.
Software Development Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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$7,155 more — $138,237 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $138,237 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping.
- In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years.
Responsibilities
- Perform software engineering duties in a fast-moving, data-driven environment to improve search experience and performance.
- Duties include: collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and data analysts to take an idea through the entire software development life cycle, including concept, technical design, implementation, testing, and measurement
- implement full consumer facing features, integrate with key partners or technologies, and conduct A/B tests to help determine opportunities to improve function of technology
- create and enhance new product offerings for car dealers to help their vehicles reach interested shoppers
- engage in the full software development lifecycle including conceptualizing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring and improving applications
- participate in whiteboard sessions and design conversations on engineering the best solution to the challenges at hand, and collaborate in a cross-functional team with data analysts, product managers, and other engineers
Requirements
- Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- Position also requires one (1) year of experience with each of the following: Working in JavaScript development
Skills
- At CarGurus (NASDAQ:
- Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth.
- 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.
- Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives.
- Come join us for the ride!
Compensation
- 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.
- This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package.
- Position Pay Range
- $131,082 - $155,000 USD
Benefits
- In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Company info
- 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!
- At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination.
- The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step.
- We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth.
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