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Senior Software Development Engineer, DevX Pipelines and Automation
Cargurus INC · 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 20 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 13 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cargurus INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Senior Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in MA: $150k–$193k, median $173k. Most were filed at wage level III (36%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 20 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 13 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 The DevX Pipelines & Automation team is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. The team plays a crucial role in enabling faster time-to-market while maintaining high quality. This position involves contributing to the continuous modernization of the platform, with a focus on self-service pipelines and ephemeral environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about Continuous Delivery and platform development, with a strong background in supporting complex software systems and an eagerness to drive efficiency in software delivery processes. What you'll do • Develop and enhance CarGurus' Pipeline-as-a-Service utilizing Go and Java. • Expand the development environment infrastructure to provide ephemeral, hermetic environments. • Scale the production CI/CD infrastructure to accommodate future demands. • Manage and enforce governance strategies that promote environmental parity across services and artifacts and ensure high quality. What you'll bring • 5+ years of experience as a professional Software Engineer working with Golang, Java or similar languages • Proficiency with containerization and cloud environments. • Knowledge in configuration management for distributed systems across multiple environments. • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a demonstrated talent for translating technical concepts for both engineering and business audiences. • Consistent record of being self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive in driving projects and business goals. • A high-level understanding of Java, Python, or Bash/Unix scripting. • Familiarity with CI/CD operations, tooling, continuous deployment, and related technologies in a Kubernetes environment. • An aptitude for leveraging AI tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, or similar to enhance software development and operational efficiency. 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 $140,000 — $176,000 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