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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer | Senior, Staff & Senior Staff Opportunities - **Company:** GRAINGER, INC. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,900.0 - $188,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Backend, Information Technology - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18507313?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18507313%2FSoftware-Engineer-Senior-Staff-Senior-Staff-Opportunities-Illinois-Chicago ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience., * Experience in modern software engineering, including designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting scalable software applications or distributed systems. The required depth and breadth of experience will align to the level of the role: 3+ years for Senior Software Engineer, 5+ years for Staff Software Engineer, and 7+ years for Sr Staff Software Engineer. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong programming and software engineering skills, with depth appropriate to the level of the role. * Knowledge of system architecture, distributed system design, data structures, algorithms, integration patterns, and modern engineering practices. * Experience analyzing, interpreting, solving, and communicating complex technical problems and tradeoffs. * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, automated testing, and CI/CD. * Ability to collaborate across functions and organizational boundaries and influence outcomes without direct authority. * Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and high engineering standards. Leveling Note The final job title and level will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, demonstrated technical depth, leadership scope, and the needs of the team. Responsibilities and qualifications may vary within the ranges described above. ## Description As a Software Engineer at Grainger, you will design, build, test, deploy, and support scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that align with business needs and technical strategy. You will partner with engineers, architects, product managers, engineering leaders, and other stakeholders across the full software development life cycle. Depending on the level, you will independently deliver complex solutions, lead technical execution for a team, or serve as a technical authority who shapes architecture and engineering direction across teams and domains. At every level, you will remain hands-on, contribute to engineering excellence, and help strengthen the capabilities of others through collaboration, coaching, and knowledge sharing., * Design, develop, configure, test, deploy, and support high-quality software applications, systems, and platforms that are scalable, maintainable, reliable, and secure. * Translate business requirements and product needs into effective technical designs and solutions in partnership with product managers, architects, engineers, analysts, engineering leaders, and other stakeholders. * Apply specialized front-end, back-end, full-stack, platform, or domain expertise based on the needs of the team and product. * Contribute to or lead system design and architecture decisions, with scope and influence increasing based on role level and business need. * Advance engineering practices, including automated testing, code and design reviews, observability, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), security, performance, and operational resilience. * Maintain software in production, monitor system health, and effectively triage and resolve issues. * Collaborate through pairing, code reviews, technical discussions, and shared ownership of delivery outcomes. * Mentor and coach engineers, share knowledge, and help build a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence. * Influence the adoption of practical engineering standards and sensible defaults that support consistent, efficient delivery. * Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical partners., Leads technical execution for highly complex applications and aligns delivery to strategic direction. Influences team standards, leads knowledge sharing, mentors developers, and partners with technology management. 5+ years Sr Staff Software Engineer Shapes architecture and technical direction across complex systems, teams, or domains with broad organizational impact. Serves as a technical authority and trusted advisor, leads major technical initiatives, and raises engineering capability across the organization.