Software Engineer Lead

International Motors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance an application ecosystem at the intersection of vehicle design and software engineering. You will own ML model development using telematics data and drive end-to-end delivery from research through deployment.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of software engineering experience or a Master’s with 1+ year, strong OO and SOLID skills, and expertise in Azure, Terraform, and modern frontend/backend stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML models using telematics data.
• Own the full lifecycle from research to deployment and iteration.
• Write high quality, maintainable, and testable code using OO design and SOLID principles.
• Mentor other engineers through code reviews and guidance.
• Design and maintain Azure infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Skills

ML models

Code reviews

OO design

SOLID principles

Azure

Terraform

React

TypeScript

Python

Java

C#

SQLServer

NextJS

Tailwind

NestJS

Jest

AWS

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

International

Lisle, Illinois

Information Technology

Regular Full Time Employee

9/3/2026

USD $112,000.00/Yr.

USD $168,000.00/Yr.

59428

Job Description

Position Overview

At International, we’re not just driving change in the transportation industry; we’re pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future where generations can thrive.

This is an exhilarating time to join International as we accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility across North America and globally with our TRATON GROUP colleagues. We are transforming from a supplier of trucks and buses to a provider of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Join Us as a Lead Software Engineer!

The Digital Transformation Quality Team operates at the intersection of Vehicle Design and Software Engineering. We’re seeking a candidate to build out our application ecosystem!

Responsibilities

• Develop Machine Learning Models using telematics data
• Dive into our engineering organization’s pain points and develop products to fit their need
• Own the full lifecycle of projects from research and design to development, deployment, and iteration
• Write high quality, maintainable, and testable code using object-oriented design and SOLID principles
• Mentor other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
• Design and maintain Azure infrastructure as code using Terraform

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of software engineer experience
• OR
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of software engineer experience
• OR
• At least 5 years of software engineer experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• 5 years of professional coding experience developing enterprise-sized applications
• Clear, confident communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative team player who takes code quality seriously, actively seeks constructive feedback during PR reviews, and embraces code review as an opportunity
• Eagerness to learn and grow as a developer and a penchant for tackling the unknown
• Expert in a frontend technology such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Strong knowledge of design principles and responsive user experiences
• Strong in a server-side language such as TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby
• Proficient with a major cloud platform such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Fluent in database design and data engineering
• Knowledge in developing applications for a quality organization highly preferred
• Nice-to-have’s- TypeScript, React, NextJS, Tailwind, NestJS, SQLServer, Apache Lucene, Jest

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC\* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please [e-mail] request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.