Software Development Engineer II

CarGurus; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

New car discount

Meditation and fitness apps

Commuting cost coverage

Job summary

CarGurus is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our Dublin office. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience with Java and strong skills in building dynamic applications using React and TypeScript. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both front-end and back-end solutions. Our environment encourages innovation, and we value your passion for engineering. Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working model are offered, along with comprehensive benefits including equity and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of software design and development experience with strong Java and OOP.
• Hands-on experience building dynamic user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to tackle technical challenges.
• Establish and grow CarGurus' Dublin engineering practices.
• Engage in the full development lifecycle including design, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Java

Spring

React

TypeScript

Relational Database Systems

Service-Oriented Architecture

Distributed Systems

Tools

AWS

Java Spring Boot

Job description

Role Overview

The International team is seeking a talented and driven Software Development Engineer to join CarGurus’ new Dublin office and work on exciting product initiatives for our Canadian and UK markets and play a key role in establishing the office’s culture. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the full software development lifecycle – across both the front‑end and back‑end – collaborating with Engineering and Product peers to design innovative solutions and tackle complex challenges for our dealer‑facing products.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are Able To Learn And Adapt Quickly, And Collaborate With Other Engineers To Deliver Solutions.

• Building new, full‑stack features for dealer products from the ground up
• Integrating with existing services and expanding functionality using React, TypeScript, and Java
• Implementing integrations with third‑party APIs and partners

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

• Collaborate with engineers and product managers across the organization to understand and solve new product requirements and tackle technical challenges.
• Help establish and grow CarGurus' Dublin engineering presence by contributing to team culture, practices, and standards.
• Work with Java, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, AWS, and other modern technologies to build 2-sided marketplace products.
• Be deeply engaged in the full development lifecycle: designing, developing, testing, automated testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and alerting.
• Play a critical role in implementing a design and service-oriented architecture for CarGurus International products.

What You'll Bring

• 2‑3 years of software design and development experience, including strong OOP, Java, and Spring experience.
• Solid hands‑on experience building dynamic, responsive user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
• Ability to write clean, well‑tested, and efficient code that passes through code review with minimal comments. Additionally, provide high‑quality code review guidance for others.
• Comfortable writing unit tests, investigating issues, and using observability tools to understand system health & performance.
• Self‑led and motivated to proactively find answers and resolve blockers.
• Proactive communicator who raises questions, blockers, and continuous updates.
• Some hands‑on experience with relational database systems.
• Knowledge of various design patterns and experience implementing them.
• Eagerness to learn and expand your capabilities through contribution and owning projects.
• Some experience with service‑oriented architecture and distributed systems.
• Bonus: Experience with server‑side TypeScript (especially Remix, though Next.js or Express are also great additions).

Expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position: €56,000—€67,000 EUR. 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 and may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.