Product Manager Intern, Consumer Products

Who we areAt 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 doThe 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. 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 overviewCarGurus is seeking summer Product Manager Interns to join our Consumer Product teams. We are hiring for two distinct teams: Consumer Incubator Squad: Our mission is to eliminate the most stressful parts of the car buying process using the latest technology. You will be joining at a pivotal transition point as we move from a backend-heavy infrastructure phase to a full-scale external launch. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where we "fail fast," iterate on LLM prompts in real-time, and build the future of car shopping from the ground up, we want you on the team.Search and Discovery Squad: Our mission is to help millions of shoppers to effortlessly find the right car by connecting them with the most relevant vehicles, insights, and tools throughout their journey. We leverage data and consumer insights to build features that improve how, where, and what users can search.These are full-time, paid, Summer 2026 Intern positions. Only students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program will be considered. Must be eligible to work 40 hours a week from June 2026 – August 2026. We are a hybrid environment and employees should anticipate working from our Boston, MA offices 60% of the time, or approximately 3 days per week.What you'll doCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to support product development and delivery.Assist in gathering and analyzing customer feedback, market trends, and data to inform product decisions.Participate in defining product requirements, writing user stories, and prioritizing features.Support the team in tracking product performance metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement.Contribute to product launches and go-to-market activities by preparing documentation and communications.Conduct competitive analysis to help refine product positioning and strategy.Present findings, ideas, and progress to stakeholders during meetings or reviews.Who you areCurrently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen interest in understanding user needs.A passion for solving customer problems and improving user experiences.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Self-motivated, with a proactive and collaborative approach to work.Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum) is a plus.Prior internship or project experience is preferred but not required.The displayed range represents the expected hourly rate for this position.Working at CarGurusOur 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 encourages work-life balance and individual well-being.Early Career Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat can I expect from an intern experience at CarGurus? CarGurus interns are fully immersed members of our teams. They tackle business problems, attend cross-functional meetings, and engage in company events alongside our full-time Gurus and leaders. We support them with professional development sessions, resume workshops, and fun excursions at which they connect with colleagues and mentors.Will I receive a full-time offer or "return internship" offer at the end of my internship? We cannot guarantee the opportunity to extend full-time or return internship offers at the end of program cycles. These opportunities, when and if they present themselves, must align with our business needs. We welcome staying in touch after your internship ends should a future opportunity align with your skills, interests, and personal job search timeline. If you would like to be considered for future roles at CarGurus please let your team and program managers know and they'll keep an eye out for opportunities that make sense for you.Where is the CarGurus office located and what are hybrid work expectations? CarGurus' office is located at 1001 Boylston St. in Boston, MA. We offer a flexible hybrid model with expectations for Gurus to come into the office approximately 3 days per week. Interns can choose their in-office days based on personal preference and manager guidance in order to maximize their collaboration time with their team.Does CarGurus provide commuting benefits for interns? We do not provide commuting benefits for interns at this time. Our office is easily accessible via the MBTA green line and Back Bay commuter rail station.We welcome allCarGurus 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.J-18808-Ljbffr