Engineering Manager - AI-Driven Purchase Platform

CarGurus; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Daily free lunch

Flexible hybrid work model

Meditation and fitness apps

Commuting cost coverage

Job summary

CarGurus in Boston is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Purchase team in the Consumer Engineering department. This role involves mentoring engineers, driving AI-native development practices, and collaborating across teams to define and deliver consumer-facing AI features.

The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering experience, project management skills, and a passion for AI-driven solutions. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $186,000 to $233,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 3+ in engineering management.
• Solid backend engineering foundation, particularly in Java/Spring environments.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI and agentic development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.
• Drive the Purchase roadmap from concept to delivery.
• Champion AI-forward engineering practices.

Skills

Engineering management

Backend engineering

AI development

Agile methodologies

Project management

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

CarGurus in Boston is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Purchase team in the Consumer Engineering department. This role involves mentoring engineers, driving AI-native development practices, and collaborating across teams to define and deliver consumer-facing AI features.

The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering experience, project management skills, and a passion for AI-driven solutions. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $186,000 to $233,000 along with comprehensive benefits.