Senior Engineer

Ally Logistics

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Customer/Client Research, Diving, Financial Services, Identify Issues, Insurance, Logistics, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Management, Product Shipments, Product Strategy, Production Systems, Programming Tools, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Software Development, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Usability Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
Today

Job Description Job Description Salary:Were looking for a High-Velocity Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience who can independently design, build, and ship software products. This role is for someone who is looking to bring their experience from traditional development to the new era of agentic product development. We are looking for an individual who likes to move fast, drive innovation, and bring clarity to ambiguity.You will own problems from concept through production, often with minimal direction.The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because#HUSTLEmeans something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight , Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth.Click here to learn more about what its like to work at Ally Logistics.The RoleYour primary project will be supporting the end-to-end advancement of our proprietary shipper TMS for Allys customers. You will leverage tools such as Replit, Cursor, and Claude to ship new functions and features. Our focus will be to make a frictionless shipper experience with emphasis on UI/UX and strong integrations. This role is a hybrid of product management and engineering. You will get to define what the new age of software development looks like alongside Allys CEO.KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:HUMBLE: Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our#HUSTLE valuessay it all.HUNGRY: A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. Were seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth.SMART: Were looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving head first into problems rather than straying away from them.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, build, and ship high-velocity features for Allys proprietary shipper TMS, with a focus on usability, performance, and reliabilityTranslate real-world logistics workflows into intuitive, scalable software that customers rely on dailyAct as both product manager and engineeridentifying opportunities, defining requirements, and executing without waiting for perfect directionLeverage modern development tools (Replit, Cursor, Claude, and similar) to rapidly prototype, test, and release new functionalityCollaborate directly with the CEO and internal stakeholders to shape product strategy and define the future of software development at AllyDrive UI/UX decisions to create a frictionless shipper experience across web-based tools and integrationsBuild and maintain strong integrations with internal systems, carriers, and third-party logistics toolsMake pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term scalabilityMonitor production systems, identify issues, and proactively improve stability and performanceContinuously iterate based on customer feedback, operational insights, and business prioritiesBring clarity to ambiguity by breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions and shipping quicklyBENEFITS & PERKS:Health / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans401K Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance Plan (100% employer paid)PTO Plan (3 weeks PTO for new employees, grows with tenure)6 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveFree professional coaching through Boon HealthBaby-feeding support and on-site Lounge through PumpspottingComprehensive training programCommitment to defend employees who have signed predatory non-competes (Learn more here)Ongoing, in-house professional developmentIn-office gym complete with strength and cardio equipment as well as Peloton bikesOn-site snack machineOn-site golf simulatorQUALIFICATIONS:A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills:10+ years product engineering experienceProven ability to build and ship full-stack applications using Replit or other vibe coding platformsExperience owning projects independently with minimal oversightUnderstanding of how logistics workflows actually operateAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to work a minimum of 40 hours a weekExperience managing business priorities and the intersection of the business and its technologyWho Thrives in This RoleSelf-led, independent buildersEngineers with strong product intuitionPeople who prefer shipping over debatingThose comfortable making decisions and learning as they goWhy Join UsHigh autonomy and ownershipDirect impact on real logistics operationsFast feedback loopsOpportunity to shape how software is built inside a logistics companyADDITIONAL INFO:This is NOT a remote position.A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit!Signing a non-compete agreement isNOT a prerequisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS:One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years runningOne of West Michigans Best and Brightest EmployersMember of Women in TransportationEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:Ally Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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