Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
Chicago, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

JavaScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Azure
Cloud Computing
Information Engineering
Data Systems
Python
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
TypeScript
Google Cloud Platform
React
Large Language Models
Backend
Data Analytics
Data Management
Front End Software Development
Api Design
Data Pipelines

Job description

A growth stage investment firm with a strong engineering culture is hiring a senior, hands-on technical leader to join its internal group. This team embeds directly into portfolio companies to design, build, and stabilize production software and data systems during critical growth phases. The environment spans modern cloud infrastructure, full stack applications, and data platforms used in real world industrial and operational settings.

This is not an advisory or oversight position. The engineer in this role is expected to operate alongside operators, engineers, and leadership teams inside portfolio companies. The work is fast moving, ambiguous, and high impact; ideal for someone who thrives in complexity and wants their technical decisions to directly influence business outcomes, investment decisions, and long term value creation., Tech Breakdown

  • 35% Backend & API Development
  • 25% Data Engineering & Analytics
  • 20% Cloud Infrastructure & Systems
  • 20% Frontend & Application Development

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands-On Engineering
  • 20% Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options, DOE

Requirements

  • 3-10+ years of professional software and/or data engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience building and owning production systems end-to-end
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
  • Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast changing environments
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience in manufacturing, logistics, industrial tech, or operationally complex environments
  • Frontend experience with React or similar frameworks
  • Data pipeline, warehouse, and analytics experience
  • Exposure to AI enablement (LLM APIs, RAG, automation workflows)
  • Prior technical leadership or player-coach experience, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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