Threat Detection and Response Engineer II
Posted May 18, 2026
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
CarGurus is looking for a Security Engineer II to add to our growing Threat Detection and Response (TD&R) Team. This is a hands-on technical role that will build our first line of defense against cybersecurity threats in a complex and evolving landscape. You will be responsible for our detection and response lifecycle, identifying and preventing threats from impacting our employees, customers and other stakeholders. As a Security Engineer II, you will have the opportunity to build a platform to identify and stop threats, work with data to solve complex security challenges, and serve as the primary defender for the CarGurus ecosystem.