Frontend Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA
Frontend Engineer jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Seaport District, Kendall Square, and Back Bay, across healthtech, fintech, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include athenahealth, Suno, and Eataly. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Who's Hiring
- athenahealth11
- Suno4
- Eataly4
- Wonder4
- Compass4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Frontend Engineer Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a frontend engineer job in Boston?
Target Boston's strongest hiring sectors: healthtech companies clustered in the Longwood Medical Area and Seaport, fintech firms in the Financial District, and enterprise software companies in Kendall Square and Back Bay. Familiarity with React or TypeScript gives you a clear edge in most of these environments. Applying directly to companies with active engineering blogs or open-source projects signals technical engagement Boston employers respond to.
Which companies hire frontend engineers in Boston?
Companies currently hiring frontend engineers in Boston include athenahealth, Suno, and Eataly, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Boston's mix of established tech firms, healthcare technology platforms, and early-stage startups means openings range from large product teams to small cross-functional squads.
Are there remote frontend engineer jobs in Boston?
Yes, frontend engineering is among the most remote-compatible disciplines given that the work is screen-based and rarely requires on-site presence. About 56% of frontend engineer openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles most common at product-led software companies. Hybrid arrangements are the norm at Boston's larger healthtech and fintech employers.
How can I get a frontend engineer job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through junior or associate frontend roles at mid-size healthtech and edtech companies, which tend to have structured onboarding and mentorship compared to early-stage startups. Building a portfolio with a live React or Vue project, then applying to Boston-area companies known for internship-to-hire pipelines, gives you a concrete starting point. Bootcamp graduates have found traction at Boston's startup corridor between the Seaport and South End.
Which industries hire the most frontend engineers in Boston?
Boston frontend engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Boston's deep base of research hospitals, financial services firms, and venture-backed software companies creates sustained demand for engineers who can build consumer-facing and internal tooling across all three sectors.
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