Software Engineer

Company: Rival
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Who We AreArrive Logistics is a technology driven freight brokerage and one of the fastest-growing freight brokerage firms in the US! With over $2 billion in annual revenue, we are heavily focused on continuing our growth plans year over year. Arrive has not only been recognized for our amazing culture focused around career growth and hyper collaboration, we have also been ranked #6 on Fast Company's Best Places to Work for Innovator's list. That said, this makes Arrive an incredibly exciting place to work for those who are passionate about technology, innovation, and bringing different perspectives to the table to solve difficult and interesting problems collaboratively!If you are not familiar with the logistics industry, you might be wondering what exactly we do here and where Technology fits in. You can think of us as the middle person between Shippers that need to move large amounts of products from point A to B, and the Carriers that can move those products for those Shippers. That process is traditionally very complicated and manual for everyone involved. However, our homegrown ArriveNow technology platform takes those old school processes and automates them. This allows us to effortlessly find flexible and unique solutions for our Shippers and Carriers to ensure trucks get products moved in the most efficient way. We do this by leaning heavily on our Data, Engineering, Product, and Platform Support teams. This B2B platform you and your team will be supporting is used externally and internally as it ultimately creates a much more seamless experience for the Shippers and Carriers we partner with as well as our internal sellers. Our technology is what drives Arrive Logistics forward! It makes sense that Arrive has been recognized across the industry for our innovative technology and we want to continue to lean on the side of innovation moving forward while also remaining a people-first organization.Who We WantA Software Engineer will work closely with Product managers, Design, and their Engineering team to create solutions, develop stories, and execute these improvements for Arrive products and systems to meet the dynamic demands of Arrive's internal and external customers. This position requires strong technical skills, collaboration, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.What You'll Do

• Closely works with their team to develop solutions that drive Arrive to be a top freight brokerage.
• Owns what they build; develop it, test it, deploy it, and monitor it.
• Responsible for executing and collaborating on medium to large-scale technical solutions with growing independence.
• Builds technical expertise and voice in the organization, increasing their team's effectiveness by understanding the why behind projects.
• Collaborates across teams to build solutions that are bigger than just their team's purview.
• Builds relationships across departments to identify issues proactively and solve as a team.
• Commits to the automation and testing that allows the team to iterate quickly and code without fear.
• Extends their talents to the rest of the organization by participating in guild talks, standards discussions, and other initiatives that drive us forward.
• Expands their industry expertise by deeply understanding our product, our users, and our mission.
• Practices quality documentation and ensures codebases are left in a comprehensive manner for other team members to use.
• Ensures a high quality product by completing test coverage and making it a core principle.Qualifications
  • 3+ years of software engineering or other closely related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of core Computer Science fundamentals, engineering best practices, and industry trends. Experience in the Logistics Industry, preferred.
  • Proficiency in system design, and a passion for problem-solving and debugging.
  • Ability to collaboratively problem-solve unique & complex issues.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing on large-scale projects, involving multiple teams and modern development frameworks.
  • Experience in technical documentation, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Experience building enterprise software.The Perks of Working With Us
    • Take advantage of excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
    • Invest in your future with our matching 401K program.
    • A balanced Hybrid Work Environment: Our tech teams all come into the office together 2 -3 days a week and work-from-home the rest of the week!
    • Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
    • Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
    • Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
    • Take advantage of our transportation reimbursement program and make your way to work via the train, bus, car or bike! There are CTA and L train stops walking distance from the office and you can store your bike safely inside of the building.
    • Sweat it out with local gym discounts or at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
    • Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
    • Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
    • Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages and have a Candidate Engagement Specialist who can answer any questions!Your Arrive ExperienceWhen we say "award-winning culture," we mean it. We've been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we're not in it for the trophies. We're committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive's walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos.Notice:To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact talentacquisition@arrivelogistics.com for verification.
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