Data Analytics Engineer, CarOffer [PIPELINE]

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!

CarOffer fully became part of the CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) family in 2023, and  is an industry leader in the digital wholesale marketplace. We are automating a dealer’s ability to buy, sell, and trade cars. By bringing these two companies together, we are giving consumers and dealers alike the power to reach their destination through a full suite of digital transaction platforms. With ~14,000 dealerships in the CarOffer network, we make it easy for our dealer customers to automate inventory, connect with the right buyers, and ultimately grow their profitability.

Role overview
We are seeking a talented and driven Data Analytics Engineer to join our expanding data engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in our data warehousing project, working closely with senior data engineers and stakeholders to deliver actionable insights from our vast data sources. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines, conducting analysis, and supporting decision-making processes across the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in data engineering and analytics while making a tangible impact on our business outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with senior data engineers and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform raw data from various sources into structured formats within our Snowflake environment.
• Assist in designing and implementing ETL processes using DBT (Data Build Tool) to create fact and dimension tables, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover insights, trends, and patterns that drive business decision-making and strategy.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and analytical projects, providing timely and accurate data insights to stakeholders across the organization.
• Assist in optimizing data processing and storage, identifying opportunities for performance improvement and cost optimization within the Snowflake environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers, to integrate data-driven solutions into business processes and applications.
• Document data pipelines, transformations, and analyses, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentation for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics, continuously improving skills and knowledge to enhance job performance.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related field, with hands-on experience in data processing, ETL, and SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and tools, such as Snowflake, AWS, or Azure, preferred.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R, with a desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for leveraging data to drive business value and decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a challenging and rewarding role, with opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

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.

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