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

We are looking for the next member of our Ad Technology Operations team. The Ad Tech Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for developing, observing and delivering analytical support for all ATO ad-serving issues. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and flexible team player, with a strong analytical and creative mind that thrives in a fast paced startup environment.

What you'll do

• Develop, maintain, and automate weekly and monthly reports.
• Diagnose and resolve platform and ad-serving issues.
• Deliver analytical support for platforms, projects, and clientele.
• Generate bespoke reports, templates, and dashboards to furnish analysis to relevant teams and/or streamline team operations via automation.
• Observe platform delivery trends and investigate deviations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop, test, and implement novel advertising products or functionalities.
• Aid sales in forecasting and contract preparation/documentation.
• Execute, deploy and troubleshoot campaigns across various ad serving platforms.
• Propose optimization solutions to enhance performance and/or revenue.

What you'll bring

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of digital advertising experience
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office Suites, with emphasis on Excel and Google Sheets.
• Capacity to comprehend ad serving data and marketing metrics.
• Knowledgeable of intricate ad serving concepts, header bidding, and tailored ad stacks.
• Ability to interpret patterns and data outputs to design dashboards and reports.
• Experienced in Ad Serving technology and terminology.
• Familiarity with Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Meta, Instagram, and diverse SMPs.
• Capable of effective communication within a team setting.
• Robust collaborative skills and aptitude for engaging and working with multiple teams.

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.

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. #LI-Hybrid