Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why project44?</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At project44, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we believe in better.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">With our</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Decision Intelligence Platform, </span></strong><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">Movement</span></em></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">,</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Headquartered in Chicago, IL with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Description:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">project44 is looking for a</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Senior Software Engineer - Backend</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to join our engineering team. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment designing, building, and implementing best-in-class integrations to accelerate how project44 connects to the world’s logistics networks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p> <p><strong>Key accountabilities: What you’ll work on</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and operate backend systems that power decision intelligence capabilities, using AI and analytics to help customers make informed, timely, and confident supply chain decisions</li> <li>Build services and workflows that reduce manual effort and enable action, empowering customers to collaborate more effectively with carriers and partners across the supply chain</li> <li>Own and modernize core platform services, such as identity and access management (IAM) and search infrastructure, ensuring they remain secure, scalable, and extensible as new decision intelligence capabilities are introduced</li> <li>Transform large-scale logistics data into actionable insights and outcomes, supporting use cases such as recommendations, decision support, and automated actions</li> <li>Partner closely with product, data, and design to translate ambiguous customer problems into well-scoped, scalable technical solutions</li> <li>Build and operate systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging managed services to deliver reliable and scalable backend solutions</li> <li>Take shared ownership of development, testing, deployment, and operations for the systems owned by your team</li> <li>Participate in a team on-call rotation, debugging and resolving issues across your team’s services</li> <li>Improve observability, monitoring, and operational tooling to ensure system reliability and a strong on-call experience</li> <li>Contribute to technical design discussions, code reviews, and documentation, helping set a high bar for quality and maintainability within

the team</li> <li>Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical decisions through design docs, discussions, and reviews, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners</li> <li>A strong analytical approach to problem-solving, with comfort navigating ambiguity and making tradeoffs explicit</li> <li>A sense of ownership, curiosity, and resilience - comfortable voicing ideas, incorporating feedback, and iterating toward better solutions</li> </ul> <p><strong>

Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>4+ years of professional experience building large-scale, cloud-based systems</li> <li>Strong programming and debugging skills with proficiency in Java</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience in:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Designing and building scalable Java-based microservices</li> <li>Designing and consuming APIs and web services (REST, OpenAPI/Swagger)</li> <li>Working with databases, including NoSQL and/or relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Postgres, or similar)</li> <li>Working in an Agile software development environment</li> <li>Using AI-assisted development tools for code generation, refactoring, and debugging (e.g., Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar)</li> <li>Integrating AI-assisted workflows into daily development while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and correctness</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable and helpful (but not necessary) are experience in:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Building event-driven systems and stream-processing pipelines (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar)</li> <li>Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)</li> <li>Designing or working with agentic AI systems, including multi-step or autonomous LLM-powered workflows</li> <li>Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks or patterns (e.g., task planning, tool invocation, stateful agents, workflow orchestration)</li> <li>Building platform or framework-level solutions that enable AI-driven automation and decision-making</li> </ul> <p><strong data-start="262" data-end="285">Work Authorization:</strong> Candidates must be authorised to work in the US without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><u>In-office Commitment:</u> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to joining our team on-site,</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in our beautiful headquarters <strong>Three days a week</strong>. Together, we’re building something extraordinary—learn, grow, and thrive in our fast-paced, transformative environment.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Diversity & Inclusion</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At project44, we're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We’re focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams, and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For any accommodation needed during the hiring process, please email   [email protected]. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above job description you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of

the role’s

requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><br>More about project44</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Since 2014, project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest, most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continue to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding, industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years, we have created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the world’s leading brands to track shipments, collaborate with supply chain partners, drive operational efficiencies, and create outstanding customer experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p> <p> </p></div>

About project44

Project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, Project44 operates the world’s most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that manages more than 1 billion unique shipments annually for over 1,300 of the world’s leading brands, including top companies in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, CPG, and oil, chemical & gas. Using Project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency, and sustainability.

The undisputed leader in the market and innovator of Movement GPT, Project44 was named the Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves FreightTech 2023, a ten-time leader in customer satisfaction on G2’s Supply Chain Visibility Grid, one of SupplyChainBrain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners of 2022, and the Customer’s Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report. Project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 15 global offices including Amsterdam, Kraków, Paris, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Learn more at project44.com.

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Job details

Location

Chicago, IL

Company

Nameproject44
IndustryDeveloper Apis
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$912M

Last stage

Series G

Investors

TThoma Bravo
Generation Investment Management
GGoldman Sachs Asset Management
Emergence Capital
Sapphire Ventures

Founders

WI

Wally Ibrahim

Co-Founder

Jett McCandless

Jett McCandless

Founder & CEO

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