Good people - Anonymous employee CarGurus Employee Review

5.0
21 Oct 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I work with genuinely awesome people - fun, have my back, smart, willing to help. Yes, we've got all the top tech perks when we're actually in the office (pre-COVID) and that's nice, but mostly comes down to people and environment for me. We have some amazing leaders and some who aren't, but I've always been impressed by their willingness to listen and adjust if something isn't going right. Most companies I've been at are not that tuned in.

Cons

It is a performance-first place, which is not for everyone. If you're not delivering or showing progress, you're going to have a pretty short leash. But show that you care and have some potential and people will bend over backward to help.

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CarGurus Response
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Thank you for leaving this great review! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoy working with us at CG, but more importantly, that you value the people you work with. We know we have areas to work on, but we do strive to build an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative culture for all of our employees! - Andrea Eldridge, Chief People Officer

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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.

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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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