Software Engineer Co-op, Full-Stack

Role Overview

This is a full‑time, paid Fall 2026 Co‑op position. Eligible to work 40 hours a week from July 2026 to December 2026. Employees should anticipate working from our Cambridge, MA office approximately 3 days per week. Only students enrolled in a full‑time undergraduate or graduate program are eligible.

• Work with Java, MySQL, and front‑end technologies (JavaScript, Type Script, React, Remix) to build applications at Car Gurus
• Collaborate with data analysts, product managers, and other engineers
• Participate in whiteboard sessions and design conversations on engineering the best solution to the challenges at hand
• Test new insights with novel and quick experiments
• Write clean, well‑tested, and efficient code
• Engage in mentorship from highly skilled engineers

• Foundational understanding of Java, algorithms, and data structures, and front‑end technologies (JavaScript/Type Script, React, HTML, CSS)
• Eagerness to learn and expand capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment that pushes code daily
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bonus:
  Relational or non‑relational database knowledge

Car Gurus strives to be a place where 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. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply, and we offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.