Staff Software Engineer - FinOps

Work Location Type: Remote

Req Number 333254

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $124,200.00 – $207,000.00. 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.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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.

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

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.

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

As a Lead Software Engineer (Software Engineer IV) you will develop applications that align with a strategic vision. In addition to coaching engineers, you will partner with key stakeholders including Product Managers and Architecture. You will embrace curiosity to ensure a deep understanding of the business requirements that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

You Will

• Lead engineer on a team responsible for the application and delivery of high-quality, maintainable software for highly complex applications
• Serve as technical lead for FinOps engineering initiatives — owning architectural decisions across multi-cloud governance tooling, agentic systems, APIs, and data platform components spanning AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Influence team adoption of sensible defaults to enable continuous delivery activities
• Contribute to continuous learning on your team culture by leading knowledge sharing sessions with latest technological features and engineering practices
• Maintain software in production with demonstrated ability to triage and resolve issues
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and participate in pair programming
• Partner directly with IT Management and engineering domain leaders to ensure successful design and delivery of technology solutions that drive cloud cost accountability and FinOps program outcomes

You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science or similar; or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer; with experience in modern software engineering; designing, developing, testing and deploying scalable software applications within a variety of technologies and environments required
• Demonstrated expertise in FinOps practices and cloud financial governance, including cost allocation, optimization, and accountability frameworks across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure
• Proficiency in fullstack and API development, including RESTful API design, web application frameworks, and building data-driven services that support internal tooling and stakeholder-facing products
• Strong AWS architecture experience with hands-on knowledge of cloud governance, cost optimization services, serverless patterns, data platforms, and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform)
• Expert knowledge of programming skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of distributed system design and integration patterns
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction and building alignment across engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with analyzing, interpreting and communicating complex problems and practices
• Experience with AI/ML concepts, agentic systems, or integrating AI-powered tooling into engineering workflows is a plus

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.