Good Start, women in tech unwelcome. - Engineer CarGurus Employee Review

2.0
30 Nov 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Compensation only slightly below market. Nice learning path offered through Udemy.

Cons

This is not 1960. When I explain to other software professionals how my team works, the word that people use is toxic. Team mates tear each other down and steal choice assignments. Need to work on accepting people as they are and avoid pre-judging. If you want to fit in, you'll have to figure out how to join the old boys club, and curry favor from management. Favoritism is how people get promotions, raises, and good assignments, not merit. There are many other reviews that point out these problems. CarGurus responds saying they are aware and dealing with the issue. This is not my experience. I see a turnover problem, with many experienced people leaving from ICs to C-suite. This is bad enough to be discussed by the CEO in a recent all-company meeting.

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CarGurus Response
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We appreciate you leaving your review and constructive feedback. As a company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all and are continuously working on our career development and leadership opportunities with the retention of women in mind. We take this feedback very seriously and we urge you to reach out to your HR Business Partner to further discuss your concerns and ways we can make CarGurus a great place to work for everyone. - The People & Talent Team

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5.0
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Cons

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Having completed my first three months as a Senior Engineering Manager, my experience has been very positive so far. Excellent Culture: The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and work together toward common goals. Leadership is approachable, and there is a strong focus on transparency and continuous improvement. Great Team: I have had the opportunity to work with a highly talented, knowledgeable, and supportive team. Everyone is willing to help, share expertise, and contribute to collective success, making onboarding and collaboration seamless. Technology-Forward and Innovation-Driven, The company embraces modern technologies and remains technology-agnostic, selecting the best tools and platforms for the problem at hand rather than being tied to specific vendors. The organization is proactive in exploring emerging technologies, including cloud, platform engineering, and AI, which creates an exciting environment for learning and innovation. Overall, my first three months have reinforced that this is a great place to grow professionally while working on meaningful and technically challenging initiatives.

Cons

The hybrid work model requires employees to be in the office three days per week, which may not suit everyone. However, I personally appreciate the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face, build relationships, and connect with colleagues. Combined with the office perks and supportive environment, I do not currently have any major cons to report.

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