Software Engineer III

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

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.

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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