Senior Software Development Engineer, DevX Pipelines and Automation
Senior engineer on CarGurus' DevX Pipelines & Automation team builds and scales the internal CI/CD platform: Pipeline-as-a-Service in Go and Java, ephemeral hermetic dev environments, and governance for environmental parity, all on Kubernetes-backed cloud infrastructure supporting the automotive marketplace.
- Compensation
- $140K–$176K / yr
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of experience as a professional Software Engineer
- Proficiency with containerization and cloud environments
- Knowledge of configuration management for distributed systems across multiple environments
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, translating technical concepts for engineering and business audiences
- Self-motivated, resourceful, proactive in driving projects and business goals
- High-level understanding of Go, Java, Python, or Bash/Unix scripting
- Familiarity with CI/CD operations, tooling, and continuous deployment in a Kubernetes environment
- Aptitude for leveraging AI tools such as Windsurf or Cursor to enhance development efficiency
Full description
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
The DevX Pipelines & Automation team is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. The team plays a crucial role in enabling faster time-to-market while maintaining high quality. This position involves contributing to the continuous modernization of the platform, with a focus on self-service pipelines and ephemeral environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about Continuous Delivery and platform development, with a strong background in supporting complex software systems and an eagerness to drive efficiency in software delivery processes.
What you'll do
- Develop and enhance CarGurus' Pipeline-as-a-Service utilizing Go and Java.
- Expand the development environment infrastructure to provide ephemeral, hermetic environments.
- Scale the production CI/CD infrastructure to accommodate future demands.
- Manage and enforce governance strategies that promote environmental parity across services and artifacts and ensure high quality.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of experience as a professional Software Engineer
- Proficiency with containerization and cloud environments.
- Knowledge in configuration management for distributed systems across multiple environments.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a demonstrated talent for translating technical concepts for both engineering and business audiences.
- Consistent record of being self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive in driving projects and business goals.
- A high-level understanding of Go, Java, Python, or Bash/Unix scripting.