Senior Software Engineer

Fleet Pulse™ is the leading trailer telematics company, delivering end-to‑to‑end visibility into trailer safety and cargo security with OEM‑agnostic wired and aftermarket telematics solutions.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Fleet Pulse combines deep roots in the trucking industry with expert tech talent to provide cutting‑edge telematics solutions across a comprehensive portfolio of devices, including OEM‑installed sensors, easy‑to‑install aftermarket sensors, and cargo cameras. Data collected directly from the trailer’s sensors and components powers real‑time, proprietary strategic insights through a digital dashboard—helping our customers increase utilization, enhance safety, and reduce maintenance costs.

At Fleet Pulse, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in driving success. By joining Fleet Pulse, you become part of a company committed to shaping the future of the transportation industry while valuing the unique contributions of every individual.

This role is based in Chicago, IL, and candidates must be able to work on‑site. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Software Engineer – Full Stack

• Experienced software engineer to accelerate the team's initiatives and improve the Fleet Pulse platform.

• Owns the entire platform stack with opportunities to work both frontend and backend.

• Technical stack:
Kotlin/Spring, React, React Native; experience in similar web application frameworks is valuable.

• Full‑stack web application development experience, comfortable tackling projects from end to end.

• Passionate about API design, observability, and building platforms.

• Elevate the team's technical standards, lead code and design reviews, and mentor engineers on best practices.

• Partner with product stakeholders to refine requirements and drive projects forward.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a professional software developer.

• Experience with Kotlin, Java, Python or another backend language.

• Experience with AWS or GCP.

• Familiarity with relational databases and schema design.

• Passionate about code quality and engineering best practices.

• Experience with large distributed systems focusing on observability, instrumentation, and monitoring.

• Intuition for when to call a solution “good enough” versus polishing further.

• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Company 6% 401(k) match

• Choice of three healthcare plans

• Company‑provided STD, LTD and Life Insurance

• 12 paid company holidays

• Full paid parental leave

• Unlimited PTO

• Dental & Vision coverage

• Compensation range: $140,000 – $165,000 annually

Work Environment

Employees must be able to travel to and attend the office to work in person, as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Does this sound like you? Please apply – We’d love to connect more with you!

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