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Job Description
Senior Software Engineer at Alexander Chapman Senior Software Engineer at Alexander Chapman in Newark, California Posted in about 15 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Hiring:
Senior Software Engineer The U.S. freight industry moves trillions of dollars in goods every year, yet much of the operational infrastructure still relies on phone calls, emails, spreadsheets, and fragmented workflows. We're building AI-powered systems that modernize how freight is booked, coordinated, and managed - replacing manual operations with intelligent automation and voice-driven workflows. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Chicago. This is a highly technical, high-ownership role where you'll work directly with operational environments, build production systems, and solve complex real-world problems at the intersection of AI, software, and logistics.
What You'll Do:
Lead end-to-end development of customer-facing features, integrations, and internal platform systems
Architect and build scalable workflows that integrate with customer operations and third-party platforms
Develop reusable infrastructure and tooling that improve deployment speed and reliability
Work closely with customers and internal teams to understand operational challenges and rapidly ship solutions
Contribute to product direction and technical strategy through direct field and customer insight
Collaborate in-person from our Chicago office and travel occasionally to customer sites (20-30%)
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and owning production systems
Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.
js, and
REST API
design
Experience integrating with external systems and debugging complex workflows in production environments
Hands-on experience with AI-driven systems, LLM workflows, prompt engineering, or agent-based architectures
Strong product intuition, communication skills, and ability to thrive in ambiguous environments
Based in Chicago or willing to relocate
What We Offer:
Competitive salary + equity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Daily meals provided
High ownership and fast execution environment
Opportunity to help shape the future of AI in logistics and operations