Senior Software Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA/HSA

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a remote US-based role focused on designing and building scalable software for transportation logistics. The engineer will contribute to platforms that plan shipments, optimize operations, and enable decision-making across the supply chain, using cloud-native services and modern frameworks.

The position requires 6+ years in large-scale software, strong design leadership, and expertise in .NET/C#, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), and modern data

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in large-scale software products or distributed systems.
• Proven track record in leading technical design and delivering complex projects.
• Experience developing proof of concepts and scalable production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-generation planning and optimization platforms for intelligent freight decisions.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for optimization and workflow orchestration services.
• Develop resilient, scalable cloud-native services for supply chain planning.
• Create platforms that evaluate transportation constraints and generate actionable shipment plans.
• Design proof of concepts to explore new technologies in optimization and automation.
• Develop APIs and event-driven services for seamless enterprise integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

POC development

APIs

Cloud-native

C#/.NET

Azure

AWS

GCP

SQL Server

MongoDB

Microservices

Event-driven

Tools

.NET Core

C#

Azure

AWS

GCP

SQL Server

MongoDB

Microservices

Event-driven architectures

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space. This role will focus on designing and building scalable software solutions that support planning, optimization, and workflow automation in a complex logistics environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into resilient cloud-native services and actionable technical capabilities. The position also includes contributing to the technical direction of platforms that help generate shipment plans, evaluate operational constraints, and improve decision-making across the supply chain. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $131,800 – $222,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-generation planning and optimization platforms for intelligent freight decisions
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for optimization and workflow orchestration services
• Develop resilient, scalable cloud-native services for supply chain planning
• Create platforms that evaluate transportation constraints and generate actionable shipment plans
• Design proof of concepts to explore new technologies in optimization and automation
• Develop APIs and event-driven services for seamless enterprise integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in large-scale software products or distributed systems
• Proven track record in leading technical design and delivering complex projects
• Experience developing proof of concepts and scalable production solutions
• Proficiency in modern development languages and frameworks, including .NET Core and C#
• Expertise in cloud-native applications and services, including Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including SQL Server and MongoDB
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures

Benefits

• Three medical plans with prescription drug coverage and enhanced fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for others
• Paid parental leave and time off for community volunteering
• 401(k) with 6% company matching and an employee stock purchase plan
• Career development and networking opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.