Cargurus Inc.
Principal Software Development Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Principal
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$8,029 more — $186,160 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 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 $186,160 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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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 senior-level software engineering duties in a fast-moving, data-driven environment to improve search experience and performance.
- Duties include: collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture designs and to define and deliver technical solutions that align with strategic business objectives and generate measurable results
- develop an AI-based shopping assistant designed to transform and improve automotive search
- leverage generative AI to test and develop solutions that address challenges faced by internal employees and end users
- Developing well-structured, performant components to be leveraged in scalable web applications
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java; Data layer including SQL, caching strategies, and storage alternatives; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React; Developing well-structured, performant components to be leveraged in scalable web applications; Web Tier technologies and strategies; CI/CD pipelines; Integrating AI systems into production applications; and Making strategic architectural decisions.
Requirements
- Requires one (1) year of experience with each of the following: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java
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
- $178,131 - $231,000 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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