Cargurus Inc.

Cargurus Inc.

Manager, Software Development Engineering

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$186k-$233kDetected 96 days ago
JavaSpringDistributed SystemsPlatform EngineeringAgentic AIA/B TestingProject ManagementAgileLeadershipCollaboration

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odds of building a lasting career here

61Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level III · 3×
Level I$114,2751 entry
Level II$138,2372 entries
Level III$162,1983 entries
Level IV$186,1604 entries

$160 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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Files H-1B transfers

9 transfer filings in the last year, covering 9 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • 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.
  • This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment: we are actively transitioning our engineering practices toward AI-native and fully agentic development, and this manager will be a key driver of that transformation.
  • If you're energized by the intersection of modern AI development and high-impact consumer products, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting their technical development and career growth while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture
  • Partner closely with Product, UX, and Analytics to drive the Purchase roadmap from concept through technical design, implementation, testing, and measurement
  • Define and drive delivery of consumer-facing AI experiences, collaborating with product and design to bring intelligent, personalized features to millions of car shoppers
  • Manage project scope, estimation, and prioritization
  • Collaborate effectively across team boundaries-working with consumer, dealer, and platform engineering teams to align on dependencies, define integration requirements, and ensure the Purchase platform evolves reliably alongside the broader CarGurus ecosystem
  • Roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you'll have the greatest impact-whether that's diving into a technical design session, helping scope an A/B test, unblocking a critical dependency, or jumping into any other area where your involvement moves the team forward
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management or technical lead role
  • Partner closely with Product, UX, and Analytics to drive the Purchase roadmap from concept through technical design, implementation, testing, and measurement; actively contribute to roadmap prioritization by proposing technical investments and providing well-reasoned estimates
  • Solid backend engineering foundation-comfortable engaging deeply in architectural discussions, system design, and technical trade-offs, particularly in Java/Spring environments, distributed systems, and data layer design
  • Strong communicator and collaborator who builds trust across engineering, product, and design

Requirements

  • Lead the team's transition to fully agentic programming paradigms, setting expectations, removing blockers, and modeling the mindset shift required
  • Strong project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

  • Experience delivering consumer-facing AI features or products
  • experience with conversational or agentic AI experiences is a strong plus

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.

Benefits

  • decompose complex initiatives into small, self-contained units of work and drive their incremental delivery with a bias toward shipping and learning quickly
  • Curious, empathetic, and plays well with others-with a commitment to continuous learning and expanding your capabilities
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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