Software Engineer III at C.H. Robinson in undefined

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Transactional Revenue Management team, responsible for building and evolving a platform that delivers competitive, near-real-time pricing for shipping customers.

In this role, you will partner closely with engineers, data scientists, and analysts to design and deliver scalable systems for cost estimation, pricing strategy configuration, and data-driven insights. You will take ownership of building scalable and modular near real-time systems that can be rapidly reconfigured and extended to match evolving business needs and creating experimentation workflows and tools to rapidly test hypotheses. This role emphasizes distributed system design, cloud-native development, and data-intensive applications, with a growing focus on AI-assisted and agentic solution development.

This Role can be based only in MN, IL and Kansas City

Duties& Responsibilities:

Design and deliver high-complexity, scalable solutions supporting near real-time decisioning systems
Architect and evolve distributed systems, including:
Microservices and RESTful APIs
Event-driven and streaming architectures
Hybrid data storage strategies (relational and NoSQL)
Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to influence and evolve system architecture
Independently drive system design decisions, balancing scalability, reliability, performance, and cost
Build and maintain applications using Python (backend services, data pipelines) and React (frontend user experiences)
Develop and operate cloud-native solutions in Azure leveraging Kubernetes
Design and implement data workflows using Airflow or DAG-based orchestration frameworks
Work across modern data ecosystems, including:
MongoDB or similar NoSQL systems
Snowflake or comparable analytical data platforms
Own services and repositories end-to-end, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Break down complex initiatives, guide estimation and delivery timelines, and proactively manage execution risks
Implement strong testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and maintain high standards for code quality
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate engineering workflows and improve code quality
Contribute to agentic and intelligent automation solutions, enabling adaptive and decision-driven workflows
Partner with data scientists and analysts to productionize models and support experimentation frameworks
Apply statistical thinking or data science concepts to improve system effectiveness (where applicable)
Build strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, product, data, and architecture teams
Actively contribute to and lead design discussions and code reviews
Mentor and support other engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
Provide clear communication on progress, risks, and technical decisions
Contribute to planning, prioritization, and delivery execution across the team

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience designing and delivering production-grade software
5+ years of experience with Python and backend service development
5+ years of experience with React or modern frontend frameworks
Experience building cloud-native applications (Azure preferred) with Kubernetes
Experience with modern data technologies, including MongoDB (or similar) and Snowflake (or equivalent)
Experience with data pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow)
Experience designing and consuming APIs and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Ability to independently own and deliver complex features or services
Experience using AI-assisted development tools and building intelligent workflows (e.g. Copilot)
Experience on agentic or LLM-based frameworks (LangChain/LangSmith, or similar agent frameworks) and orchestration tooling
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience partnering with data science teams to deliver production models
Background in statistical modeling, experimentation, or data-driven decision systems
Experience in pricing, logistics, or other high-scale transactional systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and product decisions
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and contribute to team growth
Experience with monitoring tools (ex. DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana)

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

Compensation Range

$102,700.00 - $231,100.00

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

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your 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 include
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible 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 Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

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