Software Development Engineer II (Java Backend)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (Consumer Backend): Building and optimizing backend services for the Consumer Mobile App to enhance user experiences in car shopping with an accent on API performance, data layer efficiency, and scalable architecture. Focus on designing net-new mobile-focused features, integrating partners, and ensuring fast, responsive app performance under high engagement.

Location: Hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $112,000 — $141,000 USD

Company

Largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, profitable for over 15 years, serving millions of consumers and 30,000 dealerships.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts from concept to implementation, testing, and measurement.
• Drive impact by implementing new consumer-facing features or integrating key partners and technologies.
• Engage in full development lifecycle: designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, monitoring, and improving software.
• Investigate and implement API performance enhancements and caching strategies.
• Advocate for new technologies and methodologies while continuously learning.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of hands-on software design and development experience
• Expert in OOP with Java required, preferably in fast-paced environments
• Solid experience in data layer: SQL, caching strategies, storage alternatives
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
• Experience with web tier technologies, cross-functional teams (front-end, Product, UX), A/B testing, AWS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture fostering kindness, collaboration, innovation, and career growth.
• Best-in-class compensation including equity for all employees, discretionary bonuses, RSUs.
• Flexible hybrid model, robust time off policies, work-life balance support.
• Perks: daily free lunch, new car discount, meditation/fitness apps, commuting coverage.
• Employee resource groups, career development, corporate giving programs.