Associate Marketing Data Analyst

CarGurus LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid model

Commuting cost coverage

Daily free lunch

New car discount

Wellness apps

Job summary

CarGurus LLC in Boston is seeking a passionate data analyst for the Marketing team to bridge data infrastructure and reporting, enabling improved ad tech and results.

You will write SQL queries, support dbt models, build automated monitoring, and collaborate with marketing, engineering and analytics, translating complex findings for non-technical leaders.

The role offers a flexible hybrid model, competitive pay, and a comprehensive Total Rewards Package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business intelligence discipline; 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Strong SQL skills; Python is a plus.
• Experience with large datasets and data visualization techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for business impact.
• Willingness to learn project management and data reporting tools (e.g., Jira, Looker, Omni).
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and curiosity.
• Prior experience or coursework in marketing or digital media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring and standardized Marketing reporting to provide data insights and identify patterns.
• Write SQL queries and support dbt models powering marketing dashboards.
• Assist in building automated data monitoring systems.
• Maintain dashboards providing status reporting for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams for root cause analysis of Marketing channel performance.
• Translate and present technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Manage incident tracking and stakeholder communications (Jira experience is a plus).
• Support vendor evaluation efforts and data infrastructure updates.
• Independently manage time and prioritize across multiple incidents and stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Independent work

Communication

Project management tools

Curiosity

Marketing/digital media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or business intelligence discipline

Tools

Jira

Looker

Omni

Job description

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

We are seeking a passionate data analyst to join our Marketing team, serving as a critical bridge between data infrastructure and reporting needs to improve our ad tech and results. Your work will help us identify trends, develop monitoring tools, and work collaboratively with marketing, engineering and analytics teams in tackling data investigations to guide leadership and inform Marketing decisions. To do this, you will partner with teams across the organization on data integrations, AI tool development, weekly reporting, and a variety of other projects as needed. The ideal candidate pairs a quantitative approach to problem-solving with an ability to communicate trends, learn, adapt, and customize solutions based on business needs.

What you’ll do

• Develop monitoring and standardized Marketing reporting to provide data insights and identify unexpected patterns.
• Write SQL queries and support dbt models that power marketing dashboards.
• Assist in building automated data monitoring systems.
• Maintain dashboards providing status reporting for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with other analytics and engineering teams to conduct root cause analysis to explain Marketing channel performance.
• Translate and present technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Manage incident tracking and stakeholder communications (Jira experience is a plus).
• Support third-party vendor evaluation efforts and proposed data infrastructure updates.
• Independently manage time and prioritize across multiple incidents and stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business intelligence discipline (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering); 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability working with SQL; Python experience is a plus.
• Experience working with large datasets and data visualization techniques.
• Ability to operate independently and within a team environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into clear, practical terms & communicating business impact across teams.
• Willingness to learn project management and data reporting tools (e.g., Jira, Looker, Omni); prior experience with similar tools is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and intrinsic curiosity.
• Prior experience or coursework related to marketing or digital media is a plus.

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

$61,000—$77,000 USD

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