The Right Priorities - Anonymous employee CarGurus Employee Review

5.0
12 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Our CEO Langley has always said that growing a company is a marathon, not a sprint. At a lot of companies that is just a line, but having been at CarGurus for a long time that has proven to really be the culture. Engineers do work hard, but the emphasis is getting the job done, not on keeping certain hours or trying to meet arbitrary deadlines. I think this works at CarGurus because my peers are smart and experienced, but not arrogant about it. I can trust that everyone is going to do their job and not be shy about asking or giving help. As we continue to scale and expand internationally there are also plenty of interesting problems left to solve.

Cons

CarGurus is extremely light on management and meetings. Generally, I like that as I'm not a fan of meetings for meetings sake, but sometimes this also translates into a lack of communication about the bigger picture direction of the company. Now that we are settled in our new space, I understand there are plans to have short catch up sessions over catered lunch a couple times a month, so I'm hopeful this will help with this.

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5.0
15 Jun 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
14 Jun 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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