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Manager, Software Development Engineering

AT CarGurus
CarGurus

Manager, Software Development Engineering

Boston, MA

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!

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Role Overview

As the Manager of the SEO and Content team at CarGurus, you will lead a team of 5 engineers dedicated to enhancing our organic search presence and driving sustainable growth. You'll partner closely with Marketing counterparts to prioritize initiatives and guide your team in developing features that significantly boost organic traffic. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in building new architectures, features, and pages that effectively communicate our value proposition to search engines and users alike.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our digital presence, working on projects such as optimizing site architecture, implementing technical SEO improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to align SEO strategies with broader business goals. No need to be an SEO expert from day one-we value your leadership abilities and technical acumen just as much!

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers through coaching, technical direction, and professional development
  • Partner with Marketing stakeholders to establish priorities and align SEO strategies with broader business goals
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, design, analytics, engineering, and content teams to implement features to enhance search engine visibility and user experience
  • Own SEO problems end-to-end, managing diverse systems and technologies to optimize efficiency and user experience
  • Support team members' career growth through individualized guidance and development opportunities
  • Embrace our leadership principles by fostering an environment of learning and growth, creating meaningful partnerships, and setting foundations of trust, respect, and inclusion

What You'll Bring

  • 6+ years of hands-on software design and development experience
  • 2+ years of experience managing software development teams
  • Experience managing teams or projects with a focus on digital marketing or technical web development
  • Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and best practices, with the ability to stay current with algorithm updates and industry trends
  • Technical background and understanding of Java microservices architecture (preferred)
  • Familiarity with React and Remix frameworks to effectively collaborate with development teams
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills with proven experience navigating stakeholder relationships
  • Experience thriving in fast-paced environments where you can demonstrate rigorous thinking and effective decision-making


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

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: CarGurus-CABCARUS6898162EXTERNALENUS
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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