Traffic Engineer Jobs
Traffic Engineer jobs are open across transportation agencies, civil engineering firms, and municipal governments, from entry-level to senior and principal roles, with specializations in signal systems, transportation planning, and traffic impact analysis. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Role Summary
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Traffic team, where you will play a key role in driving the technical strategy, execution, and leadership of projects across traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration. This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of Temporal’s networking infrastructure, while also mentoring and guiding the team.
What You'll Do
Invent
Lead the design and development of systems that optimize network traffic and scale for global expansion.
Drive architectural decisions for high-impact projects, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Co-author long-term technical roadmaps that set the vision for network scalability, performance, and engineering velocity.
Set the standard for a culture of engineering and operational excellence.
Own
Build and nurture effective partnerships across engineering, product, and security teams to align on network infrastructure goals.
Lead and conduct design reviews for critical projects with a focus on system-level tradeoffs and network scalability.
Drive the design and implementation of “secure by default” network systems in collaboration with security teams.
Act as a key stakeholder by engaging with customers and internal teams to understand business requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Learn
Deeply understand how to leverage Temporal’s software to build and scale networking infrastructure.
Gather insights into customer needs and incorporate them into technical decision-making for traffic management and networking strategies.
Stay at the forefront of technology advancements in traffic management, networking, and cloud orchestration.
Collaborate
Mentor and guide engineers, sharing best practices and design principles for building reliable and scalable networking systems.
Drive alignment across teams, ensuring roadmaps are cohesive and deliverables are on track.
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, helping others improve while continuing to expand your own expertise.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience leading complex engineering efforts focused on network traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
A track record of contributing to long-term technical roadmaps and making thoughtful system-level tradeoffs.
At least 8+ years of coding experience in languages like Go, Java, or similar, with strong expertise in writing concurrent and distributed code.
Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems, leveraging concurrency primitives, and optimizing network performance.
Deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, with familiarity across adjacent infrastructure domains.
Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and the ability to optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
A strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals.
Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.
Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.
Compensation Range: $169,600 - $278,250
Role Summary
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Traffic team, where you will play a key role in driving the technical strategy, execution, and leadership of projects across traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration. This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of Temporal’s networking infrastructure, while also mentoring and guiding the team.
What You'll Do
Invent
Lead the design and development of systems that optimize network traffic and scale for global expansion.
Drive architectural decisions for high-impact projects, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Co-author long-term technical roadmaps that set the vision for network scalability, performance, and engineering velocity.
Set the standard for a culture of engineering and operational excellence.
Own
Build and nurture effective partnerships across engineering, product, and security teams to align on network infrastructure goals.
Lead and conduct design reviews for critical projects with a focus on system-level tradeoffs and network scalability.
Drive the design and implementation of “secure by default” network systems in collaboration with security teams.
Act as a key stakeholder by engaging with customers and internal teams to understand business requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Learn
Deeply understand how to leverage Temporal’s software to build and scale networking infrastructure.
Gather insights into customer needs and incorporate them into technical decision-making for traffic management and networking strategies.
Stay at the forefront of technology advancements in traffic management, networking, and cloud orchestration.
Collaborate
Mentor and guide engineers, sharing best practices and design principles for building reliable and scalable networking systems.
Drive alignment across teams, ensuring roadmaps are cohesive and deliverables are on track.
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, helping others improve while continuing to expand your own expertise.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience leading complex engineering efforts focused on network traffic management, network optimization, and cloud orchestration.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
A track record of contributing to long-term technical roadmaps and making thoughtful system-level tradeoffs.
At least 8+ years of coding experience in languages like Go, Java, or similar, with strong expertise in writing concurrent and distributed code.
Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems, leveraging concurrency primitives, and optimizing network performance.
Deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, with familiarity across adjacent infrastructure domains.
Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and the ability to optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
A strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals.
Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.
Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.
Compensation Range: $169,600 - $278,250
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Who's Hiring
- AECOM16
- Baxter & Woodman13
- HDR12
- Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson12
- VHB11
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services82
- Construction & Real Estate15
- Law & Legal Services9
- Technology & Software9
- Government & Public Sector8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering required
- Proficiency in Synchro, HCS, or comparable traffic analysis software
- EIT or PE licensure required or preferred depending on level
- Experience conducting traffic impact studies and signal warrant analyses
- Familiarity with Highway Capacity Manual methodologies and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation design standards and guidelines
Tips for Your Traffic Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each project type
Traffic engineering roles vary by specialty, so a resume strong on signal timing and operations won't land a transportation planning role without adjustment. Highlight the tools, software, and project types that directly match each posting's stated focus.
List software proficiencies prominently
Hiring managers scan for tools first. Call out Synchro, HCS, SimTraffic, AutoCAD, and any microsimulation software you've used in a dedicated skills section, not buried in bullet points under old jobs where the context is easy to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists traffic engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project delivery method
Public agency roles and private consultant roles call for different experience. Agency postings prioritize permit review and traffic impact studies, while consultant roles weight billable project delivery. Read the scope of work carefully and frame your experience to match.
Prepare to walk through a real traffic study
Interviewers for traffic engineer roles frequently ask you to explain methodology behind a count, intersection analysis, or signal warrant study you completed. Choose one strong example from your portfolio and practice explaining the problem, your approach, and your findings out loud.
Negotiate using total compensation, not salary alone
Public-sector traffic engineer offers often include defined-benefit pensions, flexible schedules, and generous leave that private consulting firms don't match. Price the full package, including overtime policy and professional development reimbursement, before comparing offers side by side.
Traffic Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most traffic engineers?
The companies hiring the most traffic engineers right now include AECOM, Baxter & Woodman, and HDR, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Municipal departments of transportation and regional planning agencies consistently account for a substantial share of total openings.
How many traffic engineer jobs are remote?
About 60% of traffic engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's historically in-person and site-dependent nature. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include transportation planning, traffic modeling, and data analysis roles, where field presence is less frequently required.
How do you become a traffic engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with coursework in transportation engineering, traffic flow theory, and geometric design. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, then accumulate supervised experience under a licensed professional engineer. After meeting your state's experience threshold, pass the PE exam and pursue transportation-focused projects to build a portfolio in signal design, traffic studies, or planning.
Can you get hired as a traffic engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level traffic engineer roles exist at consulting firms and public agencies for candidates who have completed relevant coursework and internships. Employers at this level look for EIT certification, exposure to traffic analysis software through coursework or internships, and demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans. A strong senior or graduate project involving a traffic study or transportation analysis strengthens an entry-level application meaningfully.
What does the traffic engineer interview process look like?
Most traffic engineer interviews start with a phone or video screen covering your background, software experience, and availability. A technical interview follows, where you may be asked to walk through a past traffic study, interpret a signal timing plan, or discuss methodology for a warrant analysis. Final rounds at public agencies often include a panel interview with multiple department staff, while consulting firms may ask you to present a work sample or complete a short written exercise.
Where can I find and apply to traffic engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to traffic engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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