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, 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!
Role overview
CarGurus is looking for a Corporate Development Director to join our team to participate in the full cycle of M&A deals, including sourcing, diligence, negotiation, and execution.
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to help manage sourcing through our deal pipeline, conduct rigorous due diligence efforts, assist with transaction execution, and coordinate post-merger integration efforts. With excellent financial and analytical skills and a down-to Earth business sense, this person will partner closely with leaders across our organization.
This person will have the unique opportunity to help execute CarGurus’ strategic acquisition roadmap, and will be a key member of the Corporate Strategy team. The role will be highly cross-functional and a successful candidate will possess analytical horsepower as well as strong communication and organizational abilities.
What you'll do
Perform market research, build industry landscapes, and identify and engage with target opportunitiesPartner with leadership across the organization to identify and create M&A strategy that accelerates our corporate strategy and visionBuild and refine financial models for company valuation purposes, and analyze and interpret financial statementsOwn strategic relationships—launch, manage, optimize and scale existing and new relationships with potential acquisition targets and contact personsWork with executives and colleagues, target company management teams and external advisors on a regular basisResearch and understand new business trends and leverage expert interviews to build insights / recommendations on new business opportunitiesMaintain deal pipeline, track market M&A activity, draft internal updates, and create deal review presentations for VP ofCorporate Strategy and select members of the Executive TeamActively spend time in market, building relationships with and engaging potential targets, industry peers, existing partners/vendors and customers to inform our corporate development point of viewDevelop and own the achievement of corporate development goalsWhat you'll bring
8-10+ years of professional experience—investment banking, VC/PE, corporate M&A or management consulting (M&A focus) experience preferredProven track record of executing value-driven acquisitions, deal ideation through due diligenceStrategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworksStrong grounding in financial analysis, capital allocation, and valuation methodologiesCapable of effectively tracking and reporting on deal pipelineExperience evaluating build / buy / partner approach to strategic opportunitiesAbility to problem solve and create structure in complex and sometimes ambiguous environmentsDemonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and experience influencing across the organizationSelf-motivated, well-organized and detail-orientedBusiness mindset with experience driving metrics-oriented outcomesInnovative mindset, able to identify unconventional opportunities for growthExcellent analytical skill set—able to translate quantitative and qualitative inputs into actionable strategic directionPossess project management ability to complete deal components, such as managing a cross-functional due-diligence team, under deadline constraintsExperience and deep understanding of SaaS business models; understanding of the automotive tech landscape preferred
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.
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. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t 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
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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, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
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, 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!
Role Overview
CarGurus is seeking an Engineering Manager – VIN Intelligence to lead the development of insights tools that empower auto dealers with a deeper understanding of their local markets and competitive landscape. This role will be pivotal in shaping the dealer experience by providing data-driven guidance that helps them make more informed business decisions.
In this role, you’ll manage a team and work closely with Product, Data Science, Product Data Analytics, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver scalable, insightful, and intuitive market intelligence solutions. If you're a strategic thinker and executor who thrives on transforming complex data into impactful, easy-to-understand insights, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
Manage a team of talented engineers while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the broader teamEnsure your team writes clean, well-tested, and efficient code.Take generic tasks and break them into small, self-contained tasks.Accurately estimate and prioritize units of work and drive the incremental release of moderately sized projectsBe deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and improving softwareContribute to road mapping discussions by proposing new ideas for technical investment and providing estimatesAdvocate for new technology and new methodologiesContinuously learn and expand your capabilitiesHave Fun!
What You’ll Bring
Life long learning skills5+ years of software development experience3+ years of leadership/management experienceExpertise with Java / PythonGeneral understanding of ML techniques and when to use themUnderstanding of AI tools and has hands on experience using themExperience building scalable data products and is capable of gathering insights from themExcellent Project management skillsPeople focused technical leader with high Emotional IntelligenceStrong collaborator with demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional team including Product, Design, AnalyticsStrong communicator who can tailor message based on audience which can range from junior engineer to senior business leader to third-party vendorDetail oriented leader who makes data driven decisions
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.
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. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t 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.
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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!
Role Overview
CarGurus is seeking an Engineering Manager – VIN Intelligence to lead the development of insights tools that empower auto dealers with a deeper understanding of their local markets and competitive landscape. This role will be pivotal in shaping the dealer experience by providing data-driven guidance that helps them make more informed business decisions.
In this role, you’ll manage a team and work closely with Product, Data Science, Product Data Analytics, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver scalable, insightful, and intuitive market intelligence solutions. If you're a strategic thinker and executor who thrives on transforming complex data into impactful, easy-to-understand insights, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
Manage a team of talented engineers while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the broader teamEnsure your team writes clean, well-tested, and efficient code.Take generic tasks and break them into small, self-contained tasks.Accurately estimate and prioritize units of work and drive the incremental release of moderately sized projectsBe deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and improving softwareContribute to road mapping discussions by proposing new ideas for technical investment and providing estimatesAdvocate for new technology and new methodologiesContinuously learn and expand your capabilitiesHave Fun!What You’ll Bring
Life long learning skills5+ years of software development experience3+ years of leadership/management experienceExpertise with Java / PythonGeneral understanding of ML techniques and when to use themUnderstanding of AI tools and has hands on experience using themExperience building scalable data products and is capable of gathering insights from themExcellent Project management skillsPeople focused technical leader with high Emotional IntelligenceStrong collaborator with demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional team including Product, Design, AnalyticsStrong communicator who can tailor message based on audience which can range from junior engineer to senior business leader to third-party vendorDetail oriented leader who makes data driven decisions
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.
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. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t 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
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