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Associate Buyer
Carvana LLC · 🇺🇸 Tempe, AZ
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 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.
- 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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Sponsor Radar — Carvana LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 19 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Carvana At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical. Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do . THIS IS A 100% ON-SITE POSITION (Monday through Friday) About the team and position We are a team of highly enthusiastic, motivated and driven individuals. In this role, your primary responsibilities include staying abreast of the used vehicle market, knowledge of in-lane and online auctions, reviewing vehicle condition reports and displaying a solid understanding of vehicle reconditioning costs while acquiring inventory for Carvana. What you’ll be doing • Conduct reviews and analysis of vehicle condition reports to select the most desirable inventory for Carvana. • Perform quality evaluations of vehicles to ensure accurate optioning during CR review. • Understand reconditioning costs and the impact to a vehicle’s quality. • Acquire vehicle inventory through online auctions. • Assist with various individual or collaborative projects as needed and follow up after completion. • Multi-task in a high energy, fast paced work environment while always looking for ways to improve processes. • Analyze market data and identify trends to mitigate risk. What you should know The qualifying candidate must be analytically-oriented, demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, organized, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, Supply Chain, or similar field. • 1-3 years of relevant experience • Direct experience with auto auctions as a used car buyer or in the estimating of damage to automobiles. • Ability to think analytically and make report & process recommendations with proficiency in Excel. • Ability to collaborate among multiple business units. • Ability to confidently converse with and present to all levels of management within your team as well as cross-functionally. What we’ll offer in return • Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits • 401K with company match • A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more • A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization • A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development • A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country Legal stuff Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role