Software Engineer III

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Remote; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

18 PTO days + 6 holidays

401(k) with 6% company match

Employee discounts & tuition reimburse

Maternity/paternity leave programs

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) for a remote role. You will design, code, test, and support software and systems delivered on time and within budget, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with product managers.

You will help build a small, high-impact team focused on automation, AI-enabled solutions, and operational resilience. Join Grainger's Continuous Improvement and Automation group to turn user needs into scalable applications, partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience with modern software, infrastructure, or network engineering.
• Understanding of distributed system design.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Utilize Frontend/Backend/Full Stack skills as required per platform or domain.
• Implement continuous delivery activities (CI/CD) and drive engineering best practices.
• Support team activities and pair with peers to work on stories.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.
• Consistently practice sensible defaults.

Skills

Software engineering

Distributed systems

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Work Location Type:

Remote

Req Number

335785

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Workingby serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $104,500.00 - $174,200.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• 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.

Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

As a Senior Software Engineer (Software Engineer III) you will be involved in the full systems life cycle and responsible for designing, coding, configuring, testing, implementing and supporting application software and systems that are delivered on time and within budget. In addition to mentoring junior engineers, you will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders and product managers to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions.

On the Continuous Improvement and Automation team, you'll build software that reduces manual work, improves incident response, and helps technology teams solve operational challenges. You'll work directly with users to turn their needs into practical applications, system integrations, and AI-enabled automation. As part of a small, collaborative team, you'll help shape what we build, explore emerging technologies, and take solutions from concept through production-with a clear view of the impact your work makes.

"Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship."

You Will

• Build applications and develop product design solutions in partnership with engineers, architects, and analysts leading to scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Utilize (Frontend/Backend/Full Stack) specialized skills based on specific platform or domain as required
• Implement continuous delivery activities (CICD) and drive engineering best practices
• Support team activities and pair with peers to work on stories
• Coach and mentor junior engineers
• Consistently practice sensible defaults

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years experience with modern software, Infrastructure, or Network engineering; designing, building, and deploying scalable software applications required
• Understanding of distributed system design
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex problems and processes
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.