Grainger · 1 week ago
Software Engineer IV
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $224K/yr
5+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor that serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Software Engineer IV will design and build backend platforms for AI-enabled, real-time experiences, focusing on backend reliability and performance while collaborating with front-end engineers.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of backend services that enable AI-powered, real-time and asynchronous applications
Own backend architecture decisions, including service boundaries, state management, and request orchestration
Build scalable, reliable systems that support streaming, event-driven, and low-latency workflows
Define and maintain clear API contracts and data models with extensibility and backward compatibility in mind
Ensure backend platforms meet reliability, performance, and observability standards in production environments
Partner with front-end engineers to deliver efficient, well-integrated end-to-end solutions
Drive improvements to CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment practices for backend services
Influence the technical roadmap and contribute to long-term platform strategy for AI-enabled capabilities
Act as a technical leader and mentor, raising system design and backend engineering maturity across the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related degree, or relevant work experience
5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native backend systems
Strong proficiency in Python and modern backend development, including RESTful and/or streaming APIs (FastAPI/Flask)
Deep understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous programming, and event-driven architectures
Experience orchestrating complex systems involving external APIs, data services, and AI/ML components
Proven ability to make sound architectural decisions and lead through influence in ambiguous problem spaces
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Ex: Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and production observability practices (Ex: Datadog, Prometheus, Kibana)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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