Senior Algorithm/Software Engineer

Hiring: Senior Algorithm / Software Engineer

(Transportation Optimization)

At FreightWise

Location: Hybrid
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based on experience

Who we are

At FreightWise we combine agile tech development with deep industry expertise to provide transportation management services, and software to small and mid-sized shippers. Founded in 2015 and 7 years on the INC. 5000 list. FreightWise was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Algorithm / Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale FreightWise’s transportation planning and execution systems. This role is central to developing advanced optimization solutions that power real-time freight execution, including load routing and sequencing, capacity planning, tendering workflows, and decision support.

The ideal candidate combines production-grade software engineering expertise with hands-on transportation and logistics experience, enabling them to translate complex real-world constraints—such as service windows, carrier capacity, rates, dwell time, and disruptions—into scalable, high-performance systems.

This position offers strong technical ownership and leadership opportunities, including mentoring engineers and influencing architecture and optimization strategy across the platform.

What you will do:

• Lead the design and evolution of truckload transportation planning and execution solutions, including:
  • Routing and sequencing
  • Multi-stop optimization
  • Capacity planning
  • Schedule feasibility analysis
• Design and apply heuristic and optimization-based approaches to solve large-scale transportation problems under real-world constraints such as:
  • Hours of service
  • Service windows
  • Carrier capacity and rates
  • Dwell time and network disruptions
• Drive architectural decisions that balance solution quality, runtime performance, scalability, and explainability
• Partner closely with product, platform, data, and operations teams to ensure optimization solutions deliver measurable business and service outcomes
• Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers, setting a high bar for code quality, system design, and applied optimization practices

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in algorithm development, optimization, or applied data science
• Proven experience deploying and operating complex optimization solutions in production environments
• Strong proficiency in Java, Node.js, or similar backend languages
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity
• Hands-on experience with optimization techniques such as:
  • Linear Programming (LP)
  • Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP)
  • Constraint Programming
  • Heuristics and metaheuristics
• Familiarity with Agile development, SaaS architectures, and modern deployment practices
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Transportation routing problems (pickup & delivery, time windows, multi-stop routing)
• Capacity planning, lane optimization, and network design
• Real-time replanning and exception handling
• Understanding of logistics constraints including:
  • Driver hours of service
  • Equipment types
  • Service-level agreements
  • Cost and rate structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance theoretical rigor with practical engineering constraints
• Clear communication skills for explaining complex algorithms and trade-offs
• Leadership mindset with a passion for mentoring, collaboration, and building high-performing teams

What we provide:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Company paid Life insurance $50k
• 401(k), with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work and flexible schedules
• Great work environment with opportunity for growth

E-Verify:

FreightWise participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.