Senior Data Scientist

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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

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Boston MA USA
Hybrid
144K-181K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Software
We're re-engineering car shopping. Join us for the ride.
The Role
The Senior Data Scientist will implement and test ML models for international products collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights and deploy solutions.
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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 ~30000 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 a member of the Data Science team with a focus on CarGurus's international products the Senior Data Scientist International will be responsible for implementing training and testing machine learning models in support of CarGurus's fastest growing markets in the UK and Canada. Potential areas of support and ownership include Search Ranking Recommendations and Instant Market Value algorithms.
What you'll do
  • Partner with product and engineering teams in CarGurus UK and Canada to understand their product requirements and data assets
  • Implement train and evaluate machine learning models using Python and AWS SageMaker.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines to supply training and inference data for models using SQL and Snowflake.
  • Collaborate with engineers to deploy models to production
  • Evaluate performance of production-deployed models
  • Design A/B tests of the Data Science team's models and analyze their results
  • Communicate solutions to stakeholders through written documentation demos and presentations and data visualizations
  • Collaborate with other data scientists machine learning engineers and business stakeholders to scope design and implement machine learning projects

What you'll bring
  • Curiosity about widely varied datasets and their possibilities for unlocking customer value. Self-motivated to perform exploratory analyses and build proof-of-concept solutions.
  • Proven experience turning data into successful products
  • Knowledge of standard Machine Learning techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning across structured and unstructured datasets. Comprehensive knowledge of and real-world experience with measurement evaluation and testing of models.
  • Experience deploying and/or maintaining machine learning services in production
  • Proficiency in Python or similar languages widely used in the data science community
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Ability to communicate technical details and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Advanced degree (or proven experience) in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics or any quantitative science which makes use of advanced data analytics or statistical or machine learning techniques

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
$144000 - $181000 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.
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

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Python or similar languages widely used in the data science community
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science Data Science Mathematics or a quantitative science
  • Experience deploying and/or maintaining machine learning services in production
  • Knowledge of standard Machine Learning techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning

CarGurus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family SupportThe package includes extended paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents plus adoption and fertility support through Carrot and backup care via Care.com. Family-focused programs (e.g. gradual return and caregiving resources) are consistently highlighted as standout strengths.
  • Leave & Time Off BreadthPolicies include flexible hybrid work unlimited personal/sick time baseline vacation from the outset and a paid sabbatical after extended tenure. These elements collectively emphasize work-life balance and restorative time.
  • Healthcare StrengthOfferings span Blue Cross Blue Shield medical options no-deductible dental with frequent cleanings vision coverage mental-health resources and transgender-inclusive care. Coverage depth across core health areas is presented as comprehensive.

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The Company
HQ: Boston MA
1121 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Headquartered in Boston Massachusetts CarGurus is the #1 visited digital auto platform in the U.S. for shopping buying and selling new and used vehicles and an award-winning place to work. We give drivers and dealers the confidence to buy or sell cars exactly how they want: online in-person or a combination of both. Our culture fosters kindness collaboration and innovation while empowering Gurus with opportunities and resources to fuel their career growth. We aim to give all people—consumers dealers and our employees—the power to reach their destination.

Why Work With Us

Being a top destination for buying and selling vehicles requires collaboration innovation and fresh perspective. So we empower our Gurus with opportunities and support that help them confidently contribute and continuously grow as their authentic selves. Amazing benefits and perks and development programs underscore our commitment to our people.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid working model emphasizes flexibility and open communication. Employees are expected to work with their managers to align on the rhythm that works best for their specific role and teams.

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05/15/2026

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