Fast-growing automotive shopping website, CarGurus has been named the largest in the United States from unique monthly visitors alone. The car shopping site is on a mission to change how people find cars. Through the use of complex data analytics, car shopping has never been easier. CarGurus is able to give consumers every resource and tool they need to find the best deals from car dealers.
Diving Into the Values at CarGurus
The Cambridge, MA-based company has locations all around the world, including offices in Dublin, Ireland and Detriot, Michigan. The faster the company grows, the more leadership is looking for individuals who are naturally curious and excited about solving problems in new ways. So, let's make your job search easier. From the perks to the engineering team, you're going to want to check out CarGurus.
The Culture at CarGurus
Best in the Business
The transparent automotive marketplace is attractive to job seekers because of the culture it's built there. The culture beats out other tech companies with the range of problems being solved every day and the lack of rigid structure each team works in. Every employee has the opportunity to customize their work experience at CarGurus.
Through the flexible work schedules, parents are able to work at home in the mornings before dropping their kids off at school. Then they're able to head out in time to make dinner and spend plenty of time with their family. Every day brings something different when it comes to actual work. From collaborating with engineers to designing and coding, you should be ready for anything to pop up.
"I've been at CarGurus for almost a year now and each project I work on is something new and different. It's very engaging," said Vanessa DeGennaro, Senior Software Architect. "I have a great deal of control and ownership over what I work on and that's very empowering. I never feel like a cog in the machine completing another TPS report. I get to do what I do best without getting caught up in the process."
The Team at CarGurus
All Types of Collaboration Welcome
If car shopping is anything, it's not easy. And most of the time it's not pleasurable either. Yet somehow the team at CarGurus gets it done. "Usually it's with three or four of us crammed together in front of a screen, everyone contributing ideas, asking questions, listening intently, testing theories -- all the while cracking jokes," said UI/UX Engineer Peter Cepeda. But this isn't the only way the team collaborates with each other.
"While I'm working, someone will often wheel their chair over with laptop in hand, looking for advice on a design -- "What do you think about this layout for the header?" -- or to gain some insight into a user -- "How much traffic does this page get, and at what time of day?" Each team member has a slightly different skillset, and we try to take advantage of one another's strengths," said Charles Talbot, Senior UI/UX Engineer.
This collaboration promotes professional growth, which is something that is wide open at CarGurus. As long as you test your ideas and they improve the company's technology, you'll be supported and empowered to try new things.
As an example, Talbot took his interest in search engine optimization and began learning more about it. He also began contributing to new display advertisements. "I find all that technology interesting, and I am given the time and space at CarGurus to increase my knowledge about it," he said.
The Benefits at CarGurus
The Perks of Giving Back
Between CarGurus' giving nature and the perks that it offers to ensure employees are satisfied in their careers, it's easy to love this company. The team as a whole participates in several local volunteer activities throughout the year, including the Boston Children's Hospital Corporate Cup Challenge and the Freedom Run 5k. The company even supports committees, like the Charitable Giving Committee and Community Council, to help manage these events and programs. The perks don't stop here, though. The other perks you'll find at CarGurus include:
"As we continue to grow both here and abroad, we're looking for great people in nearly every department," said VP of People and Talent, Kristen Kenny. "Ideal CarGurus candidates are smart, curious and excited about solving problems in new ways -- and they thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment."
