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Senior Software Development Engineer, SEO and Content 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. We are the largest and fastest‑growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. Role Overview CarGurus’ SEO and Content team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to help drive the next generation of AI‑powered organic growth and content experiences. In this impactful role, you’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Marketing teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance CarGurus’ visibility across search engines and solidify our position as a top organic destination for automotive shoppers in the US, Canada, and the UK. If you’re passionate about leveraging AI and large‑scale data to shape the future of SEO and drive measurable traffic growth, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Do Collaborate with fellow engineering, marketing, editorial, design, and data analysts to take an idea from concept to technical design to implementation to testing to measurement Take ownership of architecture and design decisions for new capabilities, and maintain and improve existing backend systems. Ensure systems are performant, reliable, and scalable, while maintaining security and best practices. Elevate the team’s code and practices by writing efficient, maintainable, and well‑tested code, and by conducting code reviews and mentoring others. Continuously learn, adopt, and advocate for new technologies and methodologies to improve team effectiveness and product quality. What You’ll Bring Expert in OOP (Java preferred), ideally in fast‑paced environments Hands‑on experience building and optimizing services and a strong understanding of microservices A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis AWS experience a plus The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly, with loose direction. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Curious and plays well with others 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred Salary and Compensation Position Pay Range: $141,000–$176,000 USD. Individual pay is determined by work location and other factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This range is inclusive of base salary and on‑target commission earnings (applicable exclusively to sales roles). The role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses, incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. Benefits We reward our Gurus with equity for all employees, a flexible hybrid model, robust time‑off policies, daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more. Our career development, corporate giving programs, employee resource groups (ERGs), and communities help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. Job Details Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time, Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Technology, Information and Internet. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CarGurus

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