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Why are we are hiring
We've identified significant opportunities as we develop our Product Vision, scope new opportunities, and start building the path toward our goals.
To move quicker; we're are hiring to create additional Product Squads to work on challenging customer problems.
We are hiring across Product Management, Data, Research & Design and Engineering.
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Rank: 6
carwow makes it easy to change cars, with everything you need to buy or sell a car in one place.
From researching which car is right for you, to making sure you’re paying a fair price and getting a great price for your current car - carwow helps you at every stage of your car changing journey.
carwow is completely free for customers - we make money by charging car dealers and buyers.
carwow is a powerful new car lead generation source for dealers - we’re the biggest of our type in Europe.
Our product
carwow at a glance
23,538
Trustpilot reviews
£60m
raised in funding
70m
monthly YouTube views
45m
annual users
12m
registered users
£10.3bn
in car sales
Where we call home
We have 360+ employees working across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Our headquarters is in London, with regional offices in Münich and Madrid.
We’re proud to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity, or be fully remote, and we’re focused on building an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
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We are a Product driven organisation | We value people’s�individual skills | We believe in inclusion�and diversity |
The customer is at the heart of our thinking and decision making | Work within a team that has a wide range of skills, all in-house | Great ideas come from people who can think differently |
We care about your development | We all have a share�in carwow |
From day one we empower people�to learn and develop new skills | We share a sense of ownership by giving employees shares |
Meet our Product Team
Work with top talent
We have a team of 30+ people across five Squads. Developing the user experience across our consumer-facing website, dealer platform and development tools.
We work in cross functional teams, including;
Our values
carwow is a values-based organisation. We live and act out our company values every day. They are a philosophy that helps to shape carwow's culture, creating a clear set of behaviours we admire.
Our values establish a foundation of guiding principles for decision making, prioritisation and actions. We encourage each other to self improve and sustain personal growth, leading to a greater sense of community.
Our office space
We believe a clean and clutter-free environment is vital in creating the right atmosphere for positive work to happen. We have different types of spaces to enable focused work and team-based activities.
Including:
A typical week
Lunch break:�1 hour
Morning starts:�9 to 9:30am
Day ends:�5:30 to 6pm
Weekly kick-off:�45 mins
Stand-up:�15 mins
Stand-up:�15 mins
Stand-up:�15 mins
Stand-up:�15 mins
Bi-weekly Product review with CTO & CPO: 30 mins
Design Innovation:�1 hr
Tech lunch:�1 hr
Bi-weekly Product demo: 1 hr
Lunch’n’learn:�1 hr
PM sync:�1 hr
Design sync:�30 mins
1-2-1:
1 hr
Weekly illustration of how a week looks at carwow
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekly wrap-up:�30 mins
Key
Everyone
Design
Engineering
Product management
Staying connected
Regular events at carwow
Weekly team kick-offs and stand-ups | Weekly company updates�from our CEO | Bi-weekly Product�reviews and demos |
Morning coffee and syncing on�work status | The latest company news, announcements and shout outs | Streamlined internal Squad updates on current work and discovery items |
Monthly company and�team events | Sharing knowledge:�Lunch and Learns | Collaborating with�co-workers |
Fun events from quizzes to Wine and Cheese nights to bake-offs | From fireside chats with our Exec team to internal show and tells | Two minds are better than one, regular pairing with teammates |
Events scrapbook
Supporting charities
Tech events
Annual summer party
Monthly events
Annual ski trip
Table tennis
Annual bake-off
Note: Due to COVID restrictions and government advice we have paused social events in 2020, they will be back once social distancing rules have been ended
Board game nights
How we support people
Regular 1-2-1s &�feedback sessions | Targeted personal development | Mental health and�wellbeing support |
You will have a weekly conversation with your line-manager, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, to ensure that your personal goals and objectives stay aligned to the company’s priorities. We believe in open feedback both ways, between yourself and manager. We're here to support you and unlock your full potential. | Every employee has the opportunity to grow their skills at carwow. Your line-manager will work with you to craft an individual plan set around your goals and aspirations. They will set out a clear path on how you can progress in your role and grow as an individual—promoting a positive attitude to skills in the workplace. | Wellbeing is at the heart of our culture; it's a fundamental principle in our working environment. carwow prides itself on promoting physical and mental health. In supporting our team, we have trained mental health first aiders and partner with Sanctus.io, who offer individual and group coaching sessions. |
Working benefits
The interview process
Engineering
1. Application Review
If your CV has met the role requirements�and displays the experience needed,�we'll invite you to a phone screen with a hiring manager
3. Technical Test
We will arrange a remote pairing session with you and carwow engineer; we'll brief you about the session a few days before to give you time to prepare
2. Video call
Over a 45 minute video call, the hiring manager will discuss your suitability for the position, provide additional information and answer any questions you may have
4. Culture Fit
Usually, we would invite you into the office to meet the team, but unfortunately, we can't do this right now. Instead, we'll have a 30-minute call to see if we are a good fit together
5. Offer
At the end of the process, we'll give you feedback. If successful we'll prepare you an offer, draw up a contract and begin the onboarding process. Welcome to carwow!
Interviewing remotely
For many interviewing can be a daunting experience. Remotely going through the process might make it more challenging for some. Don't worry, we're here to help with your application and interview process!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to a member of our hiring team. We have had to adapt this year at carwow; it has become the norm to have a video call with people in their kitchen, living room or home office. Our top tip for video calls is to be somewhere you feel relaxed and confident.
We've also had our fair share of connectivity issues to, if you have a poor line let your interviewer know, we can either change to a phone call or re-arrange at a better time.
We wish you the best with your application!