Cars.com Referral Bonus Program

At Cars.com, employee referrals are a key part of our recruitment strategy. We value the insights and connections of our team members, and we offer a competitive referral bonus to incentivize and reward successful referrals. Below, you'll find detailed information about our referral bonus program, with a focus on tech and product roles, but also including other departments.

Referral Bonus Overview

Our referral bonus program is designed to attract top talent across various roles, with a particular emphasis on tech and product positions due to their strategic importance in our company. The bonuses are tiered based on the role's level and department, reflecting the market demand and critical nature of these positions.

Tech/Product Roles

• Junior Positions (e.g., Junior Software Engineer, Associate Product Manager)

  • Bonus Amount: $3,000
  • Eligibility: Bonus is paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed 3 months of employment.

• Mid-Level Positions (e.g., Software Engineer, Product Manager)

  • Bonus Amount: $5,000
  • Eligibility: Bonus is paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed 6 months of employment.

• Senior Positions (e.g., Senior Software Engineer, Senior Product Manager)

  • Bonus Amount: $7,500
  • Eligibility: Bonus is paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed 6 months of employment.

• Leadership Positions (e.g., Tech Lead, Head of Product)

  • Bonus Amount: $10,000
  • Eligibility: Bonus is paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed 6 months of employment.

Other Roles

• Sales and Marketing Positions

  • Bonus Amount: $2,000 - $5,000, depending on level
  • Eligibility: Bonus is typically paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed 3-6 months of employment.

• Operations and Support Roles