Senior Data Scientist

CarGurus; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Daily free lunch

Commuting cost coverage

Meditation and fitness apps

Flexible hybrid model

Job summary

CarGurus is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative Data Science team in Boston, MA. This role focuses on implementing and testing machine learning models for international markets. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python, SQL, and a strong background in machine learning techniques. The position offers a competitive salary range of $144,000—$181,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, including equity for all employees and excellent work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience turning data into successful products.
• Knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
• Experience deploying machine learning services in production.

Responsibilities

• Implement, train, and evaluate machine learning models.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for model training.
• Communicate solutions through documentation and presentations.

Skills

Machine Learning techniques

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

AWS SageMaker

Snowflake

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. 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

As a member of the Data Science team with a focus on CarGurus’s international products, the Senior Data Scientist, International will be responsible for implementing, training and testing machine learning models in support of CarGurus’s fastest growing markets in the UK and Canada. Potential areas of support and ownership include Search Ranking, Recommendations, and Instant Market Value algorithms.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with product and engineering teams in CarGurus UK and Canada to understand their product requirements and data assets
• Implement, train, and evaluate machine learning models using Python and AWS SageMaker.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to supply training and inference data for models, using SQL and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models to production
• Evaluate performance of production‑deployed models
• Design A/B tests of the Data Science team’s models and analyze their results
• Communicate solutions to stakeholders through written documentation, demos and presentations, and data visualizations
• Collaborate with other data scientists, machine learning engineers, and business stakeholders to scope, design, and implement machine learning projects

What You’ll Bring

• Curiosity about widely varied datasets and their possibilities for unlocking customer value. Self‑motivated to perform exploratory analyses and build proof‑of‑concept solutions.
• Proven experience turning data into successful products
• Knowledge of standard Machine Learning techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning across structured and unstructured datasets. Comprehensive knowledge of, and real‑world experience with, measurement, evaluation, and testing of models.
• Experience deploying and/or maintaining machine learning services in production
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages widely used in the data science community
• Proficiency in SQL
• Ability to communicate technical details and analytical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Advanced degree (or proven experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or any quantitative science that makes use of advanced data analytics or statistical or machine learning techniques

Salary and Benefits

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: $144,000—$181,000 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.

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.