Senior Software Engineer

C.H Robinson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on our Book-It-Now/Digital Negotiator Costing team where you will collaborate with our data science teams to costing automation and platforms to more efficiently find capacity/trucks to place shipments on. This role will focus on iterating and improving on machine-learning based pricing and costing solutions with a focus on experimentation and having a significant measurable impact. Help us take the system to the next level of uptime and data management (real-time/near real-time). In particular, this specific role will be focused on building harnesses to increase speed and correctness of AI and Human pricing and costing adjustments, including context management, building verification guardrails, and live experimentation/measurement of results, as well as contributing to the team’s AI coding harness and implementation.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 support scalable Python-based services, APIs, and event-driven solutions that power digital freight pricing, booking, and carrier experiencesBuild intelligent platforms and experimentation frameworks that improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of AI-driven and human-assisted pricing and costing decisionsPartner with data science teams to deploy, validate, and continuously optimize machine learning solutions that drive automation and measurable business impactDevelop real-time and near real-time systems that improve platform performance, data quality, observability, and operational excellenceLead technical design discussions, translate complex business challenges into scalable solutions, and influence architecture decisions across multiple domainsImplement engineering best practices related to testing, security, monitoring, automation, and continuous delivery to ensure highly available and resilient systemsMentor engineers, share technical expertise, and help elevate software development practices across the teamCollaborate closely with Product, Architecture, Revenue Management, Operations, and Engineering partners to deliver innovative customer-focused solutionsContribute to AI-assisted engineering capabilities, including coding harnesses, validation guardrails, and productivity-enhancing development toolsRequired Qualifications:7+ years of professional software engineering experienceExpert-level Python development skillsStrong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and API designExperience with AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity practices, including coding agents and harnessesExperience building and operating cloud-native applicationsExperience with REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecturesStrong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databasesExperience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelinesProficiency with Git and Azure DevOpsStrong understanding of software security principles and secure development practicesDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept through productionPreferred Qualifications:Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworksExperience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes, and containerized workloadsExperience building highly transactional systemsExperience with pricing, booking, order management, logistics, transportation, or marketplace platformsExperience working with data-intensive applications and real-time decisioning platformsExperience improving the quality, reliability, and maintainability of large-scale software platformsWe will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.Compensation Range$113,000.00 - $254,200.00The 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 OpportunityC.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 BenefitsYour Health, Wealth and SelfYour total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including: Three medical plans which includePrescription drug coverageEnhanced Fertility benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid observed holidays 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employeesFlexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and CanadaPaid parental leavePaid time off to volunteer in your communityCharitable Giving Match Program401(k) with 6% company matchingEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPlus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunitiesLearn more about our benefit offerings on ourBENEFITS & WELLBEINGpageSummaryLocation: Minnesota Remote; Illinois Remote; RemoteType: Full time