Software Engineer

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.

We're looking for an engineer who:

• We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to accelerate our team's initiatives and improve the FleetPulse platform.

• Our team owns the entire platform stack and there are opportunities to work both frontend and backend.

• FleetPulse’s technical stack is Kotlin/Spring, React, and React Native, but experience in any similar web application framework is valuable.

• Ideal candidates will have full stack web application development experience with similar tools and should be comfortable tackling projects from end to end.

Experience:

• We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to accelerate our team's initiatives.

• FleetPulse’s technical stack is Kotlin/Java, React, and React Native, but experience in any similar web application framework is valuable.

• Ideal candidates will have full stack web application development experience with similar tools and should be comfortable tackling projects from end to end.

• Enjoy seeing their own efforts have an outsized impact on the business and our customers.

• Are passionate about API design, observability, and building platforms.

• Are eager to learn and improve their craft as a software engineer and share that experience with their team members.

• Excited to learn new technologies and contribute across the stack.

• Are able to be a partner with our product stakeholder to refine requirements, work with others to figure out what needs to be done and drive a project forward.

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience as a professional software developer.

• Experience with Kotlin, Java, Python or another backend language.

• Experience with AWS

• 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.

Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO

• Company 6% 401k Match

• Choice of three healthcare plans

• Dental & Vision

• Company provided STD, LTD and Life Insurance

• 12 paid company holidays

• Full paid parental leave

• Compensation range: $100,000 - $130,000 annually

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work environment: Employees must be able to travel to and attend the office to work in person, as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

Limitations and Disclaimer: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor that are in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or other characteristics. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Does this sound like you? Please apply - We’d love to connect more with you!