There are three words that describe the Dublin-based CarGurus team: collaborative, energetic and hands-on.
Or at least, those are the top three adjectives that come to mind for Deirdre Ní Dheá, the head of UK sales and the Dublin office lead for the online automotive marketplace.
“The Dublin office culture is warm, down-to-earth and incredibly supportive,” Ní Dheá said. “We genuinely want each other to succeed.”
Ní Dheá facilitates this warm spirit of camaraderie by getting to know teammates on a personal level and spending time with each other outside of work. For example, they celebrate the close of each quarter with group outings, and recently met up for a hike where family and dogs were welcome.
“There’s a strong sense of teamwork that is rare among sales-driven teams,”Ní Dheá said. “New hires are surprised by how much we jump in to help each other and often say it’s the most collaborative workplace they’ve been part of.”
Curious to learn more about this growing team? Built In spoke with Ní Dheá in detail about the vibrant culture at CarGurus Dublin.
What CarGurus Does and Why the Dublin Office Matters
CarGurus is a leading global automotive platform that helps consumers and dealers confidently buy and sell cars. Founded in 2006 to bring greater trust and transparency to car shopping, we’re the number one most-visited automotive shopping site in the United States1 and are rapidly growing in Canada and the UK. Our platform gives consumers access to extensive inventory, unbiased insights, deal ratings and AI-powered tools to help them search for or sell their vehicles. Through our website and mobile app we connect millions of buyers with dealers each year, and provide dealers with data-driven solutions that help them price, market and sell their inventory. CarGurus also owns PistonHeads, the UK’s largest online motoring community.2
How the CarGurus Dublin Office Supports the UK and Global Teams
The Dublin team powers our UK marketplace business. It supports thousands of dealerships, helping them market their vehicles, understand the latest trends and use our solutions to grow their business. The team’s data and guidance also helps them spot new opportunities and get the most from the CarGurus platform.
The Dublin team works closely with colleagues in the UK, Boston, and elsewhere in the organisation, collaborating through regular cross-functional meetings, including several on-site in Boston each year for some team members. An ongoing exchange of insights, data, observations, dealer feedback, best practices and learnings informs everything from quick site or process updates to how we evolve our strategies and innovate our offerings long-term. Our partnership is rooted in openness, trust and a shared ambition to bring our best work to consumers and dealers.
Day-to-Day Work at CarGurus’ Dublin Office
The Dublin office is collaborative, energetic and highly hands-on. Our teams work closely with UK dealers to analyse performance, interpret data and build strategies that address changing market conditions and consumer needs. We also partner with colleagues in the U.S. to incorporate our dealers’ feedback into product development, sales support and marketing.
Continuous learning is a vital part of the job; we’re always discussing emerging opportunities, team wins and unexpected challenges. It’s an environment where everyone contributes and sees the impact of their work.
How CarGurus supports employee growth
- Continuing education stipend
- Customized development tracks
- Job training and conferences
- Mentorship program
- Online course subscriptions available
- Paid industry certifications
- Promote from within
- Lunch and learns
- Continuing education available during work hours
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal development training
Dublin Office Culture at CarGurus
The Dublin office culture is warm, down-to-earth and incredibly supportive. We genuinely want each other to succeed. There’s a strong sense of teamwork that is rare among sales-driven teams. New hires are surprised by how much we jump in to help each other and often say it’s the most collaborative workplace they’ve been part of.
Our flexible hybrid model empowers people to balance the demands of work and life and robust perks like our stipends for lunch delivery and commuter costs make it easier to do so.
Occasional celebrations, happy hours, family social events and an annual visit to Boston for our company party make our close-knit team even stronger.
Inside CarGurus’ Dublin Workspace and Hybrid Environment
We’re right on Grand Canal near Charlemont in a space designed for modern hybrid working, with bright collaboration areas, quiet spots for focus, welcoming kitchen areas and flexible meeting spaces. The atmosphere feels energising and the layout makes it easy to connect across teams. And of course, we have plenty of good snacks and Guinness on tap. The space reflects who we are, the impact we’re making, and how we get on as a team
What Makes the CarGurus Dublin Office a Point of Pride for Its Team
I’m immensely proud of the business we’ve built in the UK over the past 10 years and in particular, our more recent impact post-Covid. Breaking into an established market was a steep challenge, amplified by the setbacks of the pandemic. But the team never lost its focus or integrity.
Instead, we emphasised grit, customer centricity and delivering real value through products that help dealers learn and grow. It’s exciting to see more and more car shoppers and dealers recognise the advantage CarGurus gives them each day.
What CarGurus Looks for When Hiring in Dublin
We look for people who are curious, collaborative and can adapt in a fast-changing environment. Strong communication skills are essential, as our work involves understanding dealer needs, interpreting data and offering clear, practical recommendations.
Tenacity also helps in our competitive market, balanced by resilience and integrity. Our teams need to work well with others, welcome and act on feedback and be committed to doing right by our customers.
1 Similarweb: Traffic Insights [Cars.com, Autotrader.com, TrueCar.com, CARFAX Listings (defined as CARFAX Total Visits minus Vehicle History Reports)], Q3 2025, U.S.
2 Similarweb: Traffic Insights, Q3 2025, UK
Frequently Asked Questions
What teams and roles work in the CarGurus Dublin office?
The Dublin office supports the UK marketplace business by working directly with UK dealers to analyze performance, interpret data and develop strategies that help dealerships market vehicles, spot trends and grow their businesses.
Does CarGurus Dublin work with other offices?
Yes. The Dublin team works closely with colleagues in the UK, Boston and elsewhere across the organization through regular cross-functional meetings, ongoing exchanges of insights and dealer feedback, and several on-site visits to Boston each year for some team members.
What is day-to-day work like at CarGurus’ Dublin office?
The work is collaborative, energetic and highly hands-on, with teams partnering closely with UK dealers and also working with U.S. colleagues to feed dealer insights into product development, sales support and marketing. Continuous learning is part of the culture, with teams regularly discussing new opportunities, wins and unexpected challenges.
What is the office culture like in Dublin?
The Dublin office culture is described as warm, down-to-earth and extremely supportive, with a strong sense of teamwork that new hires often say is uncommon for sales-driven teams. The team builds camaraderie through quarterly outings and social events, including meetups where family and dogs are welcome.
What does CarGurus look for when hiring in Dublin?
CarGurus looks for people who are curious, collaborative and adaptable in a fast-changing environment, with strong communication skills for working with dealers and offering clear recommendations. Tenacity, resilience, integrity and a willingness to act on feedback and do right by customers are also important traits.
