Manager, Software Development Engineering

Manager, Software Development Engineering

CarGurus is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Purchase team within our Consumer Engineering department. The Purchase team owns the consumer journey from the moment a shopper decides on a car to the moment the deal is done. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment: we are actively transitioning our engineering practices toward AI-native and fully agentic development, and this manager will be a key driver of that transformation.

You'll lead a team of talented engineers, shape the technical vision for one of our most strategically important product areas, and champion AI-forward ways of working—from integrating AI coding assistants into daily workflows to architecting intelligent, consumer-facing experiences. If you're energized by the intersection of modern AI development and high-impact consumer products, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of engineers
• Partnering with Product, UX, and Analytics to drive the Purchase roadmap
• Championing AI-forward engineering practices
• Leading the team's transition to fully agentic programming paradigms
• Defining and driving delivery of consumer-facing AI experiences
• Managing project scope, estimation, and prioritization
• Collaborating effectively across team boundaries
• Advocating for engineering excellence

Qualifications include:

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management or technical lead role
• Solid backend engineering foundation
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI and agentic development
• Experience delivering consumer-facing AI features or products
• Customer and product-focused mindset
• Strong project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Curious, empathetic, and plays well with others

Position Pay Range $186,000 — $233,000 USD

Working at CarGurus includes best-in-class benefits and compensation, equity for all employees, career development programs, flexible hybrid model, and thoughtful perks.

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential. 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.