Overall great place to work, but not somewhere you make a lifetime career. - Digital Marketing Consultant CarGurus Employee Review

4.0
Jun 3, 2020
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Pros

Great health and commuter benefits and perks, fun young culture, flexible hours. They understand you are a human with an outside life and outside needs, and depending on the management you're under they let you do what you need to do, as long as you get the job done well. Stay long enough and you will make true lifelong friends that will ACTUALLY last and keep in touch once you leave.

Cons

Don't work here if you're looking for a high growth opportunity. There are rules in place so that you can't be promoted, or even move departments, if you've been in your position for less than a year, so upward mobility is extremely slow. Also, the company has grown too much to be able to keep up with the honest and open "transparent" culture anymore, despite it being a core value. Work from home (before COVID) is only allowed 2 times per month (recently upgraded from 1 day per month), and upper management has somehow fooled themselves to thinking this is average for the tech industry. In the last year or so things have become noticeably more corporate and political than they used to be, from my own and experience and from speaking to (former) colleagues who have been there 4-5+ years. There are a ton of hoops to jump through and roadblocks in order to get a raise or promotion.

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CarGurus Response
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Thank you so much for leaving your review. We understand these are challenging times for everyone. At CG, we strive to create a culture where our employees come first and are always top of mind, which is why we continue to prioritize our work around equity in career growth and development and further cultivate our Learning and Development programs and opportunities. I welcome the chance to further discuss your review and encourage you to connect with me at aeldridge@cargurus.com.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Flexible workplace that prioritizes professional and personal development. Amazing office and perks that motivate you to come to the office. Culture is strong, people work hard and support each other.

Cons

Sometimes unclear career progression opportunities.

5.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

Having completed my first three months as a Senior Engineering Manager, my experience has been very positive so far. Excellent Culture: The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and work together toward common goals. Leadership is approachable, and there is a strong focus on transparency and continuous improvement. Great Team: I have had the opportunity to work with a highly talented, knowledgeable, and supportive team. Everyone is willing to help, share expertise, and contribute to collective success, making onboarding and collaboration seamless. Technology-Forward and Innovation-Driven, The company embraces modern technologies and remains technology-agnostic, selecting the best tools and platforms for the problem at hand rather than being tied to specific vendors. The organization is proactive in exploring emerging technologies, including cloud, platform engineering, and AI, which creates an exciting environment for learning and innovation. Overall, my first three months have reinforced that this is a great place to grow professionally while working on meaningful and technically challenging initiatives.

Cons

The hybrid work model requires employees to be in the office three days per week, which may not suit everyone. However, I personally appreciate the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face, build relationships, and connect with colleagues. Combined with the office perks and supportive environment, I do not currently have any major cons to report.

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