C.H Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer II on our Global Forwarding engineering team where you will collaborate with product managers, fellow engineers, and business partners to design and deliver solutions that transform how we serve our global customers. This includes shaping the way we generate pricing and automate quotes across Air and Ocean, helping customers receive faster and more reliable service. You'll be responsible for evaluating requirements, estimating tasks, managing risks, and implementing software that meets performance, quality, business, and security objectives. At C.H. Robinson, we are advancing both our engineering practices and our global forwarding operations with agentic AI-from AI-powered development tools that multiply team productivity to AI-driven workflows that take customer automation to the next level. We're looking for engineers who will raise the bar; those who combine technical excellence with curiosity, business acumen, and the ability to create solutions that truly make an impact and help us push the boundaries of technology in logistics If you're ready to raise the bar and own the outcome from idea to user delight, let's talk.
This position is open to candidates located only in Minneapolis, Chicago, or Kansas City. In this role, you will engage with your peers from the comfort of your own space, using cutting-edge tools to ignite creativity and deliver impactful results. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, while still being an integral part of our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Develop software and design solutions that meet customer requirements with a focus on performance and availability
Conduct gemba-style engagements with users to build empathy, deepen business understanding, and ensure solutions deliver value
Partner with engineering product managers and principal engineers to translate requirements into detailed technical designs
Conduct code reviews and write unit, integration, and acceptance tests to ensure high code quality
Optimize, refactor, and reuse code to improve performance and maintainability
Troubleshoot and resolve performance and availability issues in production environments
Create and maintain thorough technical documentation
Write secure code and proactively address security vulnerabilities
Estimate development efforts and identify dependencies across teams
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
Mentor and coach junior engineers; seek mentorship to grow your own skills
Contribute to defining and adopting engineering best practices and lifecycle standards
Required Qualifications:
2+ years' experience developing and implementing commercial software
2+ years' experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., C#, .NET)
1+ year experience with relational (e.g., MS SQL, Oracle) or non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elastic, Cosmos)
Familiarity with HTTP and RESTful architecture
1+ year experience with unit, integration, and acceptance testing
1+ year experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, TFS)
1+ year experience with CI/CD practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IS, MIS, or related field, or 4+ years of equivalent work experience with a high school diploma/GED
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with system integration or global projects
Background in transportation, logistics, or business systems
Proven success delivering software in an Agile environment
Experience building cloud-native applications (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
Familiarity with data streaming and messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ESB)
Self-motivated with strong communication and customer focus
Growth mindset open to feedback and continuous learning
Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$75,900.00 - $168,500.00
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE//Disabled/Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid and floating holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees - no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .
