Software Development Engineer I, Inventory… at CarGurus · Boston

Summary: CarGurus is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, dedicated to providing trust and transparency in car shopping. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer I to build and operate backend services and data pipelines for their inventory platform, ensuring accurate and reliable marketplace inventory. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain backend services and batch/stream jobs that ingest, normalize, and enrich vehicle inventory data - Write clean, well-tested code in our primary stack (e.g., Java, Spring, MongoDB, AWS) - Collaborate with engineers, Product, and Data to deliver features from design through deployment and monitoring - Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues, improving reliability and observability along the way - Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions as you grow your skills and ownership Required Qualifications: - 0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships/co-ops welcome) - Experience with at least one object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#) - Understanding of core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, APIs) - Interest in backend, distributed systems, or data-intensive applications - Strong communication skills, willingness to ask questions, and a growth mindset Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to cloud-based environments, containers, or streaming technologies (e.g., AWS SQS) a plus - Experience with monitoring/observability tools or operating production-like systems a plus - Experience with database technologies like MySQL or MongoDB a plus Required Skills: Object-oriented programming, Java, Kotlin, C#, Data structures, Algorithms, APIs, Backend development, Distributed systems, Data-intensive applications, Cloud environments, Containers, Streaming technologies, AWS SQS, Monitoring tools, Observability tools, Production systems, MySQL, MongoDB, Growth mindset Benefits: Equity for all employees, Career development and corporate giving programs, Employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, Flexible hybrid model, Robust time off policies, Daily free lunch, New car discount, Meditation and fitness apps, Commuting cost coverage