Software Engineer III

Overview

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. You will partner with engineers, data scientists, and analysts to design and deliver scalable systems for cost estimation, pricing strategy configuration, and data-driven insights. The role emphasizes distributed system design, cloud-native development, and data-intensive applications, with a growing focus on AI-assisted and agentic solution development.

Location: This role can be based in MN, IL, and Kansas City.

• Design and deliver high-complexity, scalable solutions supporting near real-time decisioning systems
• Architect and evolve distributed systems, including microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven/streaming architectures
• Implement hybrid data storage strategies (relational and No
  
  SQL)
• 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)
• Develop and operate cloud-native solutions in Azure leveraging Kubernetes
• Design and implement data workflows using Airflow or DAG-based orchestration
• Utilize MongoDB or similar No
  
  SQL systems and Snowflake or comparable analytical platforms
• Own services and repositories end-to-end, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Break down complex initiatives, estimate delivery timelines, and proactively manage execution risks
• Implement strong testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end) and maintain high code quality
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate workflows and improve code quality
• Contribute to agentic and intelligent automation solutions for adaptive workflows
• Partner with data scientists and analysts to product ionize 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
• Lead design discussions and code reviews; mentor and support other engineers
• Provide clear communication on progress, risks, and technical decisions

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering production-grade software
• 5+ years of experience with Python backend services
• 5+ years of experience with React or modern frontend frameworks
• Experience building cloud-native applications (Azure preferred) with Kubernetes
• Experience with 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 Dev Ops practices
• Ability to independently own and deliver complex features or services
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and building intelligent workflows
• Experience with agentic or LLM-based frameworks (Lang Chain/Lang Smith or similar) and orchestration tooling
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 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 to influence technical and product decisions
• Mentorship experience and contribution to team growth
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Data Dog, Prometheus, Grafana)

Compensation Range: $ - $. Base pay varies by location, skills, experience, and education. The posted range reflects base pay only and does not include additional variable compensation.

C.H. Robinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and strive for an inclusive environment free from harassment or discrimination. We welcome all qualified applicants.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, prescription drug coverage, and fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, Flexible Time Off (FTO) and PTO
• Paid parental leave and community volunteer time off
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities