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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
This is a full-time, paid, Summer 2025 intern position. Must be eligible to work 40 hours a week from June 2025 – August 2025. We are a hybrid environment and employees should anticipate working from our Boston, MA office approximately 3 days per week.
CarGurus' Core Systems team is hiring a DevOps Engineer Intern.
What you'll do
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 encourages work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like a daily lunch stipend, meditation and fitness apps, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
Early Career Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from an intern or co-op experience at CarGurus?
CarGurus co-ops and interns are fully immersed members of our teams. They tackle business problems, attend cross-functional meetings, and engage in company events alongside our full-time Gurus and leaders. We support them with professional development sessions, resume workshops, and fun excursions at which they connect with colleagues and mentors.
Will I receive a full-time offer or "return internship" offer at the end of my co-op or internship?
We are not able to extend full-time or return internship offers at the end of program cycles. We welcome staying in touch after your co-op or internship ends should a future opportunity align with your skills, interests, and personal job search timeline. If you would like to be considered for future roles at CarGurus when your time with us ends, let your team and program managers know and they'll keep an eye out for opportunities that make sense for you.
Where is the CarGurus office located and what are hybrid work expectations?
CarGurus' office is located at 1001 Boylston St. in Boston, MA. We offer a flexible hybrid model with expectations for Gurus to come into the office 3 days per week. Interns and co-ops can choose their in-office days based on personal preference and manager guidance in order to maximize their collaboration time with their team.
Does CarGurus provide commuting benefits for interns and co-ops?
We do not provide commuting benefits for interns and co-ops at this time. Our office is easily accessible via the MBTA green line and Back Bay commuter rail station.
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 want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.
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
This is a full-time, paid, Summer 2025 intern position. Must be eligible to work 40 hours a week from June 2025 – August 2025. We are a hybrid environment and employees should anticipate working from our Boston, MA office approximately 3 days per week.
CarGurus' Core Systems team is hiring a DevOps Engineer Intern.
What you'll do
- Help deploy the future of CarGurus infrastructure in the public cloud
- Use tools like Terraform, Chef, Packer and Rundeck to automate operations
- Move towards 100% infrastructure as code using software and automation to repeatably instantiate resources and perform all lifecycle operations
- Participate in architectural discussions ensuring future scalability, built-in security, and other standard methodologies
- Curiosity and a strong desire to innovate and automate
- Hands-on Linux experience
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services or another cloud platform
- Familiarity with Terraform or another orchestration tool
- Familiarity with scripting in either Ruby, Python, or shell
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and configuration management
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms
- Familiarity with containers and interest in Kubernetes
- Familiarity with IP network routing, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls
- Familiarity with Confluence and Jira
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 encourages work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like a daily lunch stipend, meditation and fitness apps, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
Early Career Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from an intern or co-op experience at CarGurus?
CarGurus co-ops and interns are fully immersed members of our teams. They tackle business problems, attend cross-functional meetings, and engage in company events alongside our full-time Gurus and leaders. We support them with professional development sessions, resume workshops, and fun excursions at which they connect with colleagues and mentors.
Will I receive a full-time offer or "return internship" offer at the end of my co-op or internship?
We are not able to extend full-time or return internship offers at the end of program cycles. We welcome staying in touch after your co-op or internship ends should a future opportunity align with your skills, interests, and personal job search timeline. If you would like to be considered for future roles at CarGurus when your time with us ends, let your team and program managers know and they'll keep an eye out for opportunities that make sense for you.
Where is the CarGurus office located and what are hybrid work expectations?
CarGurus' office is located at 1001 Boylston St. in Boston, MA. We offer a flexible hybrid model with expectations for Gurus to come into the office 3 days per week. Interns and co-ops can choose their in-office days based on personal preference and manager guidance in order to maximize their collaboration time with their team.
Does CarGurus provide commuting benefits for interns and co-ops?
We do not provide commuting benefits for interns and co-ops at this time. Our office is easily accessible via the MBTA green line and Back Bay commuter rail station.
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 want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.
