Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 335529

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for these positions is as follows:

• Senior Software Engineer: $112,900 - $188,100
• Staff Software Engineer: $134,100 - $223,500
• Sr Staff Software Engineer: $146,200- $243,600

These roles are eligible for an incentive target of up to 10% (Senior), 15% (Staff) and 20% (Sr Staff) 10-20%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Level Alignment

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

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