Software Development Engineer Intern; Full Stack

Who we are

At Car Gurus (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  each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love Car Gurus-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

Car Gurus is looking for a Software Development Engineer Intern for the International Engineering team.As a Software Development Engineer Intern
, you will join an 11-week Summer Internship Program designed to give you hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and build core industry skills. This full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) runs from June through August 2027. Car Gurus operates on a hybrid working model, and candidates should expect to work out of our Boston, MA office 60% of the time (approximately three days per week).

What you'll do

• Work on a multi-functional team focused on Car Gurus International presence (Canada & UK)
• 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 out new insights with novel and quick experiments
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code
• Collaborate with and enjoy mentorship by highly skilled engineers

What you'll bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, with eligibility to complete a full-time internship.
• You are eager to learn and expand your capabilities
• You are drawn to and thrive in a fast-paced environment that pushes code daily
• You are able to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bonus:
  Relational/non-relational database knowledge

The displayed range represents the expected hourly rate for this position.

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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).

$35 - $35 USD

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.

Car Gurus 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.

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