Senior Software Engineer, Front-End

Posted 8/11/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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! Role overview The International team is seeking a talented and driven Senior Software Engineer to join CarGurus’ new Dublin office, work on exciting product initiatives for our Canadian and UK markets, and play a key role in establishing the office’s culture. In this frontend-focused role, you’ll take primary ownership of building engaging, high-quality experiences for our dealer-facing products while also contributing to full-stack features. We are looking for candidates who are able to learn and adapt quickly, and collaborate with other engineers to deliver solutions. Some examples of potential project opportunities: Building intuitive, high-quality frontend experiences for international dealer products Building new, full-stack features for dealer products from the ground up Integrating with existing services and expanding functionality using React, TypeScript, and Java As an engineer on this team, you will drive projects from conception to completion, working closely with other engineers and product partners to deliver impactful solutions for the international business. No need to be a car expert—we’re more interested in your passion for engineering and your ability to innovate! What you'll do Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable frontend experiences for our international dealer products using React and Typescript. Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers across the organization to deliver and iterate on high-quality software solutions for our Canadian and UK markets. Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions. Own frontend services from ideation through deployment and ongoing maintenance in production environments. Ensure systems are secure, maintainable, and highly available, following best practices in performance optimization and code quality. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, using observability tools to understand system health and performance. Mentor junior engineers, provide high-quality code review guidance, and contribute to establishing the team processes and engineering standards for the new Dublin office. What you'll bring 5+ years of experience in front-end software development. Solid, production-grade experience building dynamic, responsive user interfaces using React and TypeScript. Experience with server-side TypeScript (especially Remix, though Next.js or Express are also great additions). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to move quickly and thrive in an iterative, fast-paced environment. Familiarity designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with GraphQL. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and production service management. Eagerness to learn and expand your capabilities through leading and owning projects. Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and some experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range €78.000 — €94.000 EUR 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. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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

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