Software Development Engineer II, Consumer Mobile

About the role

The role is for a backend engineer in the Consumer organization at CarGurus. The Consumer organization drives the core functionality of the business that consumers see and use. The Consumer Mobile App team is rebuilding and reimagining the user experience to help customers find the perfect car.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts to take an idea from concept to technical design to implementation to testing to measurement
• Drive impact forward by implementing new consumer-facing features, integrating with key partners or technologies
• Be deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle, designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and improving software
• Investigate, identify, and implement API performance enhancements
• Advocate for new technology and methodologies
• Continuously learn and expand your capabilities

Requirements

• 2-5 years of hands-on software design and development experience
• Expert in Object-Oriented Programming (Java required), ideally in fast-paced environments
• Solid experience in the data layer including SQL, caching strategies, and storage alternatives
• A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
• Experience working with web-tier technologies and strategies
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with front-end engineers, Product, and UX
• The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly
• Experience with A/B testing and/or performance testing
• Experience with AWS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Skills

• Expertise in Java
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with web-tier technologies
• Experience with AWS

Benefits

CarGurus offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including equity for all employees, best-in-class benefits, and compensation, career development programs, corporate giving, and employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities. The company also provides a flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies, along with thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more.

Pay

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Schedule

The role is available in a hybrid model, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.