Senior Algorithm / Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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

Hours of service

What you will need :

Linear Programming (LP)

Driver hours of service

What we provide :

E-Verify :

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