Entry Level Front End Lead Jobs
New grad front end lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Automotive, with employers like CVS Health, Collabera, and Confiz hiring at this level now.
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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
The Dealer team at CarGurus is looking for a Software Engineer II to advance our Inventory products. This role involves transforming CarGurus market data into impactful experiences for dealers. As we develop brand-new dealer-facing inventory products from scratch, you will have extensive opportunities to work across the entire technical stack. Success in this position requires the ability to adapt swiftly and work harmoniously within a cross-functional environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and deploy clean, well-tested and efficient code, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality and performance
- Provide support and improvements to core systems while maintaining high standards for internal stakeholder teams
- Integrate modern AI tools into your development pipeline to boost productivity, troubleshoot efficiently, and stay at the forefront of engineering workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and product managers, to guide projects from concept through technical design, implementation, quality testing, and performance measurement
What you'll bring
- 2-5 years of hands-on software development experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency in React and Javascript fundamentals
- Proficiency in Java and SQL
- Experience and/or interest in leveraging AI coding tools
- Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design
- A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis
- Ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly in collaboration with your peers
- Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts quickly
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. #LI-Hybrid
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
The Dealer team at CarGurus is looking for a Software Engineer II to advance our Inventory products. This role involves transforming CarGurus market data into impactful experiences for dealers. As we develop brand-new dealer-facing inventory products from scratch, you will have extensive opportunities to work across the entire technical stack. Success in this position requires the ability to adapt swiftly and work harmoniously within a cross-functional environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and deploy clean, well-tested and efficient code, ensuring high standards of architecture, quality and performance
- Provide support and improvements to core systems while maintaining high standards for internal stakeholder teams
- Integrate modern AI tools into your development pipeline to boost productivity, troubleshoot efficiently, and stay at the forefront of engineering workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and product managers, to guide projects from concept through technical design, implementation, quality testing, and performance measurement
What you'll bring
- 2-5 years of hands-on software development experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency in React and Javascript fundamentals
- Proficiency in Java and SQL
- Experience and/or interest in leveraging AI coding tools
- Practical knowledge of distributed systems and microservice architecture design
- A strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and complexity analysis
- Ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly in collaboration with your peers
- Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts quickly
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. #LI-Hybrid
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Entry Level Front End Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level front end lead job?
Build a portfolio that shows real projects, even personal or bootcamp work, with clean code and responsive design. Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills over years on a resume. Highlighting any collaborative experience, such as contributing to a team project or open-source work, signals you can step into a junior lead role and grow.
Which companies hire entry level front end leads?
Companies hiring entry level front end leads right now include CVS Health, Collabera, and Confiz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, from startups building out their first engineering teams to established companies creating junior-track roles for recent graduates ready to take on lightweight leadership responsibilities.
Are there remote entry level front end lead jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by employer. About 7% of entry level front end lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving new grads flexibility in where they start their careers. Many companies at this level also offer hybrid arrangements that blend remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, which can be valuable for candidates still building professional habits.
Are these new grad front end lead jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad friendly, including roles listed as junior, associate, or entry level that explicitly welcome recent graduates. A new grad front end lead posting typically accepts candidates with zero to two years of experience and may treat internships, freelance projects, or a strong portfolio as equivalent to full-time work history. Look for language like "no prior professional experience required" as a reliable signal.
Which industries hire the most entry level front end leads?
Entry Level front end lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to invest in junior front end talent because they ship digital products quickly and need developers who can own small pieces of the UI from early in their careers.