Manager, Data Platform Engineering

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 CarGurus is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Purchase team within our Consumer Engineering department. The Purchase team owns the consumer journey from the moment a shopper decides on a car to the moment the deal is done. That means delivering an experience that meets consumers where they are—whether they want agents to handle the heavy lifting on their behalf, or prefer to be guided through each step of financing, trade-in, and deal configuration themselves. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment: we are actively transitioning our engineering practices toward AI-native and fully agentic development, and this manager will be a key driver of that transformation. You'll lead a team of talented engineers, shape the technical vision for one of our most strategically important product areas, and champion AI-forward ways of working—from integrating AI coding assistants into daily workflows to architecting intelligent, consumer-facing experiences. If you're energized by the intersection of modern AI development and high-impact consumer products, this is the role for you.   What you'll do * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, supporting their technical development and career growth while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture * Partner closely with Product, UX, and Analytics to drive the Purchase roadmap from concept through technical design, implementation, testing, and measurement; actively contribute to roadmap prioritization by proposing technical investments and providing well-reasoned estimates * Champion AI-forward engineering practices across the team—actively promoting the use of AI coding assistants, agentic workflows, and AI-driven tooling as core parts of the development process * Lead the team's transition to fully agentic programming paradigms, setting expectations, removing blockers, and modeling the mindset shift required * Define and drive delivery of consumer-facing AI experiences, collaborating with product and design to bring intelligent, personalized features to millions of car shoppers * Manage project scope, estimation, and prioritization; decompose complex initiatives into small, self-contained units of work and drive their incremental delivery with a bias toward shipping and learning quickly * Collaborate effectively across team boundaries—working with consumer, dealer, and platform engineering teams to align on dependencies, define integration requirements, and ensure the Purchase platform evolves reliably alongside the broader CarGurus ecosystem * Roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you'll have the greatest impact—whether that's diving into a technical design session, helping scope an A/B test, unblocking a critical dependency, or jumping into any other area where your involvement moves the team forward * Advocate for engineering excellence—code quality, observability, system reliability, and continuous improvement in process and tooling * Have fun!   What you'll bring * 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management or technical lead role * Solid backend engineering foundation—comfortable engaging deeply in architectural discussions, system design, and technical trade-offs, particularly in Java/Spring environments, distributed systems, and data layer design * Genuine enthusiasm for AI and agentic development: you believe AI coding tools and multi-agent workflows are the future of software engineering, and you lead by example in adopting them—set a vision for AI-native development practices and guide engineers through the cultural and technical shift * Experience delivering consumer-facing AI features or products; experience with conversational or agentic AI experiences is a strong plus * Customer and product-focused mindset with a bias toward data-driven decisions, and a track record of shipping high-quality, user-centric features at scale * Strong project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies; able to drive clarity and incremental progress in fast-moving, ambiguous environments * Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and help them grow technically and professionally * Strong communicator and collaborator who builds trust across engineering, product, and design * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience * Curious, empathetic, and plays well with others—with a commitment to continuous learning and expanding your capabilities   The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $186,000—$233,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. 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 and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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 also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

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  As the Manager of the SEO & Content Engineering team at CarGurus, you'll lead an engineering team responsible for one of our most important growth channels: organic discovery. You will partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Engineering leaders to shape the technical strategy behind how millions of shoppers discover CarGurus through search. From evolving our site architecture and content platforms to building new experiences that answer shoppers' questions, your team's work will directly influence traffic growth, shopper engagement, and business outcomes. Search itself is changing rapidly. Traditional SEO remains critical, but discovery is increasingly happening through AI powered search and recommendation experiences. This team sits at the intersection of engineering, content, and growth, helping ensure CarGurus remains visible, trusted, and easy to discover wherever shoppers begin their journey.You don't need to be an SEO expert on day one. We value strong engineering leadership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to build high performing teams that solve meaningful customer and business problems. What you'll do * Lead and mentor a team of engineers through coaching, technical direction, and professional development. * Build and evolve systems and experiences used by millions of shoppers throughout their car buying journey. * Partner with Product and Marketing stakeholders to establish priorities and align SEO strategies with broader business goals. * Drive execution against the team's roadmap, balancing short term impact with long term investments in platform capabilities and technical foundations. * Use data and experimentation to validate hypotheses, measure impact, and continuously improve organic traffic quality and shopper engagement. * Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, design, analytics, engineering, and content teams to implement features to enhance search engine visibility and user experience. * Own SEO problems end-to-end, managing diverse systems and technologies to optimize efficiency and user experience. * Help shape CarGurus' strategy for the future of search, ensuring our content and experiences remain discoverable across both traditional search engines and emerging AI powered experiences. Who you are * 6+ years of hands-on software design and development experience * 2+ years of experience managing software development teams * You have experience leading engineering teams and creating environments where people can do their best work. * You are comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast moving environments and making thoughtful tradeoffs. * You have a strong technical foundation and can effectively partner with engineers on architecture, design, and delivery decisions. * You bring an analytical mindset and can translate data and insights into clear priorities and action. * You excel at building relationships and influencing across functions and organizational boundaries. * You have experience delivering customer facing web experiences at scale. * You understand the fundamentals of SEO and are excited to learn how search and AI driven discovery are evolving. * You have JavaScript and React experience. * Experience with Remix is a strong plus. * Experience with Java based services is a strong plus. The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $186,000—$233,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. 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 and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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 also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

Datadog

As organizations rapidly adopt AI applications and agentic systems, security teams need visibility and control over how these technologies are being used. Datadog's AI & Data Security product helps customers discover, secure, and govern AI usage across their environments ensuring sensitive data is properly managed from model training through production. As a Product Manager II for AI & Data Security, you will own capabilities for AI discovery, posture management, and data security; giving customers complete visibility into their AI applications, agents, and enabling ecosystem, with prioritized actions to operate AI systems securely. You'll partner with engineering, design, security research, and GTM teams to define and ship platform capabilities that help organizations adopt AI at scale. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: * Own the roadmap for AI & Data Security capabilities, including AI and data discovery & posture management. * Define how security teams can assess and manage the security posture of AI-enabled systems, including configuration risks, sensitive data exposure, and policy violations. * Work closely with engineers and designers to deliver new product capabilities end-to-end, from early concept through launch and iteration. * Partner with Datadog security researchers to identify emerging risks in AI systems and translate them into actionable product features. * Engage with customers to understand how they are adopting AI and validate solutions that help them operate these systems securely. * Collaborate with go-to-market teams to enable adoption and communicate the value of AI security capabilities to customers. Who You Are: * You have 3+ years of product management experience building technical products, ideally in security, AI, data, cloud infrastructure, or developer platforms. * You have a strong understanding of generative AI, modern cloud environments and application architectures. * You are interested in the security challenges introduced by AI and machine learning systems. * You enjoy working closely with engineers and are comfortable discussing technical implementation details and tradeoffs. * You regularly engage with customers and use their feedback to drive product decisions and prioritization. * Experienced engaging customers and translating feedback into product decisions. Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: * Generous and competitive benefits package * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan * Continuous career development and pathing opportunities * Employee-focused best in class onboarding * Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program * Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan. The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $156,000—$195,000 USD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. 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