Senior Software Engineer

FleetPulse•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FleetPulse™ is the leading trailer telematics company, delivering end-to-end visibility into trailer safety and cargo security with OEM-agnostic wired and aftermarket telematics solutions. Based in Chicago, Illinois, FleetPulse combines deep roots in the trucking industry with expert tech talent to provide cutting-edge telematics solutions across a comprehensive portfolio of devices, including OEM-installed sensors, easy-to-install aftermarket sensors, and cargo cameras. Data collected directly from the trailer’s sensors and components powers real-time, proprietary strategic insights through a digital dashboard—helping our customers increase utilization, enhance safety, and reduce maintenance costs. At FleetPulse, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in driving success. By joining FleetPulse, you become part of a company committed to shaping the future of the transportation industry while valuing the unique contributions of every individual. This role is based in Chicago, IL, and candidates must be able to work on-site. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Requirements

5+ years experience as a professional software developer.
Experience with Kotlin, Java, Python or another backend language.
Experience with AWS, GCP or another major cloud provider.
Familiarity with relational databases and schema design.
Passionate about code quality and engineering best practices.
Experience with large distributed systems with an emphasis on observability, instrumentation, monitoring.
Intuition for when to call it "good enough", and when to put in the extra time to polish.
You get along well with others and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Chicago, IL based.

Nice To Haves

Full stack web application experience
Motivation that comes from seeing your work have an outsized impact on the business and our customers
Drive to learn new technologies, sharpen your craft, and share what you learn with your teammates

Responsibilities

Take projects end to end
API design, observability, and platform building
Raising technical standards through code and design reviews and mentoring other engineers
Partnering with product stakeholders to refine requirements, align with the team, and push projects forward