Data Analytics Engineer Intern

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

At CarGurus, we believe data is only as powerful as the decisions it enables.

CarGurus is looking for a curious, highly driven Data Analytics Engineer Intern who is eager to learn how to clean, efficient data models to drive business outcomes.  

In this role, you will gain experience at the intersection of analytics, engineering, and business strategy. You will work alongside senior engineers and data analysts to deliver trusted insights that enable smarter decisions across the business. You will be encouraged to grow your engineering skills, contribute to shared data infrastructure, and develop an ownership mindset as we build the future of data at CarGurus.

As a Data Analytics Engineer Intern, you will join an 11-week Summer Internship Program designed to give you hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and build core industry skills. This full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) runs from June through August 2027. CarGurus operates on a hybrid working model, and candidates should expect to work out of our Boston, MA office 60% of the time (approximately three days per week).

What you’ll do

• Build and Maintain: Assist in designing and building data products (scalable, reliable data models) using tools such as dbt, Snowflake, and Omni.
• Code Quality: Write modular SQL and Python code using version control, and participate in code reviews.
• Data Quality: Support efforts to improve data infrastructure, testing, documentation, and data reliability.
• Collaborate: Partner with data analysts and senior engineers to understand business questions and translate them into structured data solutions.
• Learn and Grow: Learn analytics-engineering best practices, modeling patterns, and code hygiene from experienced teammates.
• Innovate: Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve team efficiency using CarGurus’ AI data platform.

What you’ll bring

• Education/Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• SQL Foundation: Experience writing SQL through coursework, projects, or prior internships; familiarity with joins and performant queries.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Curious and analytical, with an interest in understanding business problems and creating useful solutions—not just writing queries.
• Communication and Collaboration: A clear communicator and collaborative teammate who can work independently and contribute positively to team culture.
• Work Style: Detail-oriented, highly driven, and comfortable moving quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Projects or prior internship experience are a plus, but not required.

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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.

CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

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.