Staff Engineer​/Tech Lead

Date:
Oct 1, 2026

Location:

Remote, IL, US, N/A CHICAGO, IL, US,

Company:
Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type:
Remote

Req Number 335672

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.

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The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ – $. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 23 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

As a Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) on the Customer Order Entry team, you will play a critical role in building and evolving the web‑based experiences used by customers and internal teams to create, validate, and submit orders across Grainger’s digital channels. This role is focused on frontend and full‑stack leadership, with a strong emphasis on React and Next.js, system reliability, and automated testing.

You will help shape the technical direction of customer‑facing order entry workflows while coaching engineers and partnering with Product Management, UX, and Architecture.

• Lead the design and development of customer order entry applications using React and Next.js
• Own frontend architecture decisions, including SSR/SSG strategies, state management, performance optimization, and accessibility
• Build scalable, resilient user experiences that support complex order workflows, validation rules, and real‑time feedback
• Partner closely with backend teams to define clean, well‑documented API contracts for…