Software Engineer II

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer II on our LTL Tech divisional team. You will be responsible for delivering solutions to our business users to help them efficiently and effectively manage their freight network. In this role, you will evaluate requirements, estimate tasks, and write codes that meets performance, quality, business, and security objectives. You’ll collaborate with other software engineers and product managers to solve complex problems, improve our development processes, and stay current with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

As a Software Engineer II, you take on more ownership in the development lifecycles. You’ll help shape technical solutions, continuously improve our engineering practices, and receive mentorship from more experienced engineers. This is an especially great opportunity for those with a passion for AI and software development to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.  

This position is open to candidates located in Minneapolis, Chicago, or Kansas City. In this role, you will engage with your peers from the comfort of your own space, using cutting-edge tools to ignite creativity and deliver impactful results. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, while still being an integral part of our dynamic team.    

Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that meet performance, quality, and security standards. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions. 
• Estimate development tasks and identify dependencies to support planning and delivery. 
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews to ensure high quality and consistency. 
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and acceptance tests to ensure code reliability. 
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance and availability. 
• Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance development efficiency. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and team practices. 
• Apply observability best practices and use APM tools (e.g., Datadog, Grafana) to monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability. 

Required Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of professional software development experience. 
• 2+ year of experience in Object-oriented programming (e.g., C#, .NET); experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React is a plus 
• Experience with RESTful APIs and HTTP 
• Experience with Relational or non-relational databases (e.g., SQL, MongoDB) 
• Experience with Version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) 
• Experience in writing and maintaining tests (unit, integration, acceptance) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with System integration projects or global projects  
• Transportation, logistics, or business systems  
• Agile or Lean methodologies 
• Building cloud native applications and services (ex. Azure, AWS, GCP)  
• Data streaming and messaging architecture and frameworks (ex. Kafka, RabbitMQ, ESB)  
• AI/ML tools or concepts (e.g., Semantic Kernel, scikit-learn, TensorFlow) 
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision 
• Possess solid communication skills and strong customer focus  
• A learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback  
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE//Disabled/Veteran