Title: Software Engineer IV Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60661-4555 Workplace: Hybrid Department: Technology (US) Job Description: Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 330973 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 this position is $134,100.00 – $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 % or $ , 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: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire 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. Position Details We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Product Information Management (PIM) Core team. Our team is comprised of varying levels of experience and backgrounds. As a Software Engineer in one of our teams, you can expect to work with other Software Engineers, Architects and Analysts to develop products and deliver solutions in a cloud environment and working with Technical Product Managers by helping with the execution of product roadmaps and backlog priorities. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and head of PIM Engineering (temporary). About the PIM Core Team The PIM Core team is responsible for driving stability, clarity, and long-term sustainability across the PIM ecosystem. Our mission is to build and support a unified foundation of shared components that enable product teams to move faster with confidence. We do this by fostering a culture of shared ownership, clear accountability, and thoughtful stewardship of the systems and tools that power the PIM platform. We ensure reliable support for the Workstation Core software, maintain strong operational continuity, and document and rationalize all shared components to reduce ambiguity and improve maintainability. You Will - Partner with engineers, architects and analysts to develop solutions. - Utilize specialized skills based on our in-house Product Information Management platform as a Full Stack engineer. - Develop and guide PIM teams in adopting DevOps best practices. - Implement and focus on continuous delivery activities in a GitHub environment. - Support team activities (daily standups, tech huddle topics, desk checks) and pairing with peers to work on stories. - Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers as applicable to all PIM engineering. - Consistently practice Grainger engineering Sensible Defaults on the team. - Contribute to team culture and support a high performing team. You Have - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field. - 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer. - Experience with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React/Redux. - Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex technical problems and processes. - Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying applications using modern, established technologies. - Experience creating CI/CD & DevOps automation, including the use of infrastructure as‑ code frameworks (e.g., GitHub Actions, CloudFormation, ‑Terraform). - Strong experience with AWS, helm, and Kubernetes is a plus. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.