About CarGurus
The smarter way to buy and sell cars
Key Highlights
- Over 5 million car listings available for comparison
- Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Cambridge, MA
- $150 million+ raised in funding from investors like Accel Partners
- Serves millions of users monthly, connecting buyers and sellers
CarGurus, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a leading automotive research and shopping platform that helps users compare over 5 million listings for new and used cars. Founded in 2006, CarGurus has raised over $150 million in funding and serves millions of monthly users, connecting them ...
🎁 Benefits
CarGurus offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote work policy that supports work-life balance. Employees also benefit f...
🌟 Culture
CarGurus fosters a data-driven culture that prioritizes transparency and customer satisfaction. The company values innovation and encourages employees...
Overview
CarGurus is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Engineering to lead the reliability and scalability of their data platform. You'll ensure trusted and timely data for various stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in data operations.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data engineering and operations, with experience leading teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of data platforms. You understand the importance of providing trusted and timely data to stakeholders across various departments, including Product Management, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, empowering your team to excel in their roles. You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, ready to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry.
Desirable
Experience with data ingestion, orchestration, and storage solutions is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms and data management tools will help you succeed in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies to enhance the data platform's capabilities.
What you'll do
As the Manager of Data Platform Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the data platform, ensuring its reliability and scalability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define the platform roadmap and prioritize initiatives that align with the company's goals. Your role will involve overseeing data ingestion processes, managing data orchestration workflows, and ensuring efficient data storage solutions. You will also be responsible for mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and ensure that the platform meets those requirements. This includes implementing best practices for data governance and quality assurance. You will also be involved in strategic planning, helping to shape the future direction of the data platform and its integration with other systems within the organization.
What we offer
At CarGurus, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture that values kindness, collaboration, and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth and development. You will be part of a dynamic team that is committed to transforming the automotive industry and making a positive impact on our customers' experiences. Join us for the ride and help shape the future of car shopping.
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