Amazing Place to Work - Senior Recruiter CarGurus Employee Review

5.0
Oct 3, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

CarGurus has an amazing culture - full of kind, hardworking folks who want to help each other succeed as well as the company succeed. The leadership team is transparent about business updates and future growth opportunities and keep the teams informed about any changes. There is also optimal promotional growth opportunities that help keep our retention rates up.

Cons

As we continue to grow and scale, we are at a pivotal stage in which we are trying to implement new processes and procedures that can be a bit tedious. There are also some VPs/managers who could improve their communication with team updates/changes.

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CarGurus Response
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We appreciate your kind words and thoughtful review. Sounds like you are feeling the impact of our core values--especially collaboration and transparency--in your everyday work. We love when that happens! We agree change can be hard at times but share your excitement about what's ahead.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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