Product Engineer

Ally Logistics•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a High-Velocity Product Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on logistics experience who can independently design, build, and ship software products. This role is for someone who understands how logistics actually works—and can turn that understanding into tools people rely on. We are looking for an individual who likes to move fast, drive innovation, and bring clarity to ambiguity. You will own problems from concept through production, often with minimal direction. The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight, Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it’s like to work at Ally Logistics. The Role Your primary project will be supporting the end-to-end advancement of our proprietary shipper TMS for Ally’s customers. You will leverage tools such as Replit, Cursor, and Claude to ship new functions and features. Our focus will be to make a frictionless shipper experience with emphasis on UI/UX and strong integrations. This role is a hybrid of product management and engineering. You will get to define what the new age of software development looks like alongside Ally’s CEO.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in logistics, such as:
Freight brokerage
3PL / 4PL
Carrier operations
Transportation management systems (TMS)
Dispatch, compliance, or ops roles
Proven ability to build and ship full-stack applications using Replit or other vibe coding platforms
Experience owning projects independently with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of how logistics workflows actually operate
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours a week
Experience managing business priorities and the intersection of the business and its technology

Responsibilities

Design, build, and ship high-velocity features for Ally’s proprietary shipper TMS, with a focus on usability, performance, and reliability
Translate real-world logistics workflows into intuitive, scalable software that customers rely on daily
Act as both product manager and engineer—identifying opportunities, defining requirements, and executing without waiting for perfect direction
Leverage modern development tools (Replit, Cursor, Claude, and similar) to rapidly prototype, test, and release new functionality
Collaborate directly with the CEO and internal stakeholders to shape product strategy and define the future of software development at Ally
Drive UI/UX decisions to create a frictionless shipper experience across web-based tools and integrations
Build and maintain strong integrations with internal systems, carriers, and third-party logistics tools
Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term scalability
Monitor production systems, identify issues, and proactively improve stability and performance
Continuously iterate based on customer feedback, operational insights, and business priorities
Bring clarity to ambiguity by breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions and shipping quickly

Benefits

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance Plan (100% employer paid)
PTO Plan (3 weeks PTO for new employees, grows with tenure)
6 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Free professional coaching through Boon Health
Baby-feeding support and on-site Lounge through Pumpspotting
Comprehensive training program
Commitment to defend employees who have signed predatory non-competes (Learn more here)
Ongoing, in-house professional development
In-office gym complete with strength and cardio equipment as well as Peloton bikes
On-site snack machine
On-site golf simulator