Excellent perks and culture but at the cost of little room for growth and no flexibility - Anonymous employee CarGurus Employee Review

3.0
Jun 10, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Awesome perks and Culture. - The senior Leadership team is very sound. - Exposure to global projects and senior management. - Start-up vibe and teamwork. - Communication through the organisation. - Autonomy to do your job. - They fly the whole Dublin team to Boston for the Christmas party! Also for your onboarding. - Macs and 4k monitors are the standard.

Cons

- Very limited opportunity for career growth. You can grow only into management roles and there are not many. All the operations are run from the US. If you just want to sell and get paid, the money is good! - No compensation for working overtime. - Inflexible working hours. - Working from home is really restricted and under very strict and specific circumstances. It's pretty much just like not having it. - Crazy amount of admin work. Management wants to measure everything even if it doesn't bring value to the customers. - Automotive is not from everybody and you won't be handling hi-tech SaaS solutions. - They have quite a bit a of tech debt and improvements can take ages.

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CarGurus Response
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We love to hear that you enjoyed our perks, culture and teamwork spirit. We’ve worked hard to create our inclusive and autonomous working environment. We also appreciate your constructive criticism and will take your comments regarding flexibility and career growth on board.

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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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