Senior Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago (No ghost jobs, direct from employers)

  • $169K median pay
  • 14% remote

Senior software engineer jobs in Chicago and the surrounding area, including hybrid roles based there, checked every hour. Pay where listed, posting age, company reviews and a ghost-job check on every posting.

174 jobs found

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Senior Software Engineer

Arrive Logistics

2 days agoOn-siteChicago, IL$145K - 185KSenior

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Who We Are

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we're building together. We're committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment.

Who We Want

A Senior 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 is an experienced professional who provides technical leadership to their team of engineers and oversees software development projects to ensure the quality and functionality of their products and solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Work in partnership with Product and their Engineering team to develop impactful software solutions that drive Arrive to be a top freight brokerage.
  • Take ownership in designing and executing medium to large-scale technical solutions with relative independence to produce high-quality software.
  • Oversee all builds from developing, testing, deploying, and continuing to monitor after implementation.
  • Develop and maintain relationships across departments such as Data, Product, and other Engineering teams to increase collaboration and identify issues proactively, and provide solutions larger than the team's purview.
  • In partnership with other leaders, establish best practices across the organization and drive the organization's standards within the team, leading by example.
  • Share technical expertise and communicate the why behind all projects to increase team effectiveness.
  • Be a leader, mentor, and subject matter expert for the team, stakeholders, and peers. Foster a collaborative environment that drives solutions forward at a larger scope.
  • Continue to increase knowledge and understanding of the business and industry at a larger scale to be able to strategically contribute to the team's roadmap in partnership with the Product Manager.
  • Ensure the team is producing a quality product by completing code reviews, test coverage, and providing effective feedback to encourage improvement.
  • Practice quality documentation and ensure codebases are left in a comprehensive manner for other team members to use.
  • Extend your knowledge and expertise to others in the organization by participating in guild talks, standard discussions, and other initiatives that drive us forward.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of software engineering or other closely related experience. Logistics industry experience, preferred.
  • Experience developing on large-scale projects, involving multiple teams and modern development frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of core Computer Science fundamentals, engineering best practices, and industry trends.
  • Proficiency in system design, and a passion for solving architectural problems.
  • Capable of communicating technical decisions and design to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to problem-solve unique & complex issues, both independently & collaboratively.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing on large-scale projects, involving multiple teams and modern development frameworks.
  • Experience in and passion for technical documentation, monitoring, alerting, and general comprehension of the entire SDLC of large-scale software.
  • Experience building enterprise software in .NET
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure tools and technologies, preferred.
  • Experience with React, Redux, and GraphQL, preferred.

The Perks of Working With Us

  • Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
  • Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
  • Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
  • Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
  • 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 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!
  • Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
  • Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
  • Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.

$145,000 - $185,000 a year

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000, plus bonus and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the pay range for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training.

Your Arrive Experience

When 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 [email protected] for verification.

Company Reviews

Employee reviews

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  • Ehhh
    2026-03-05T05:44:32.530

    Pros: Fun, Young People, Growth Potential

    Cons: No work life balance & can feel draining

  • was a wonderful company to work with
    2026-03-04T15:09:09.300

    Pros: good salary, mon to frid schedule, health coverage, nice enviroment to work.

    Cons: on site, its too hard to try to work remote for them, they like the on site work.

  • 1
    2026-03-02T11:35:30.113

    Pros: free meals on friday fun vibe

    Cons: no time or money brokey af

Frequently asked questions about senior software engineer jobs in Chicago

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What do senior software engineer jobs in Chicago pay?

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