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Roadrunner

Data Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$114K - $137K/yr

... freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Data ... Summary: We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with expertise in the Microsoft Business ...

Roadrunner

Data Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$114K - $137K/yr

... freight quickly and reliably. Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Data ... Summary: We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with expertise in the Microsoft Business ...

FleetWorks

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

S. freight operations. In this role, you'll be a full member of our core engineering team, but deployed directly into the environments where our product meets the real world. You'll build production ...

Project 44

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Logistics Service Providers -- freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs -- sell logistics as their ... Forward-deployed engineering. AI coding tools across the workflow. Agents as the product surface.

Dar Group

Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track ... Interface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities (e.g., FRA ...

project44

Solutions Architect - Freight Technology

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$65 - $85.50/hr

As a Solutions Engineer you'll serve as the primary technical and business advisor for project44 ... Non-Asset 3PLs & Freight Brokers: Managing carrier networks at scale, with pressure to provide ...

Augment

Pre-Sales Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Our mission is to streamline freight brokerage, carrier management, and 3PL operations through automation, freeing teams to focus on high-value strategic work. We're looking for a Sales Engineer who ...

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project44

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Logistics Service Providers - freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs - sell logistics as their ... Forward-deployed engineering. AI coding tools across the workflow. Agents as the product surface.

project44

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Logistics Service Providers - freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs - sell logistics as their ... Forward-deployed engineering. AI coding tools across the workflow. Agents as the product surface.

project44

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Logistics Service Providers - freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs - sell logistics as their ... Forward-deployed engineering. AI coding tools across the workflow. Agents as the product surface.

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How much do freight engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for freight engineer in Chicago, IL is $99,004.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $111,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freight engineer?

A Freight Engineer is a professional who designs, optimizes, and manages systems for transporting goods efficiently and safely. They analyze shipping routes, develop logistics solutions, and work with various stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries while minimizing costs and environmental impact. Freight Engineers may also implement technology and automation to improve freight operations and address challenges such as capacity, regulations, and sustainability within the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freight engineer?

To thrive as a Freight Engineer, you need a solid background in logistics, transportation planning, and supply chain management, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with logistics management systems (LMS), route optimization software, and relevant certifications such as Six Sigma or APICS is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help differentiate top professionals in this role. These skills are crucial for designing efficient freight systems, reducing costs, and ensuring timely and reliable delivery within complex transportation networks.

How does a freight engineer typically collaborate with logistics and operations teams to optimize transportation solutions?

Freight Engineers work closely with logistics coordinators, operations teams, and sometimes clients to design and implement efficient transportation solutions. They analyze shipment data, routes, and carrier performance, then recommend improvements to reduce costs and enhance delivery timelines. Regular meetings and data sharing are essential, as Freight Engineers rely on input from operations to identify bottlenecks and test new strategies. This collaborative environment helps ensure that proposed engineering solutions are practical and aligned with real-world logistics challenges.

What is the difference between Freight Engineer vs Rail Signal Engineer?

AspectFreight EngineerRail Signal Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering degree, certifications in freight or transportation systemsElectrical or electronics engineering degree, certifications in signaling systems
Work EnvironmentFreight yards, transportation hubs, railroadsRailway control centers, trackside signaling systems, maintenance facilities
Employer & IndustryFreight rail companies, logistics firmsRailway operators, transit authorities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both Freight Engineers and Rail Signal Engineers work within the rail industry, Freight Engineers focus on the operation and safety of freight trains, including train handling and logistics. Rail Signal Engineers specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of signaling systems that control train movements. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their skills and interests in rail operations or signaling technology.

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Freight Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Freight Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,082 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Product Manager, Marketplace Integrity & Growth

Uber Freight

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Uber Freight rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

171st of 365 rated logistics

Job description

Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 2561
About the Role
Uber Freight connects shippers with truckers, much like how Uber connects riders and drivers. We are a team of entrepreneurial individuals who are redefining the movement of things around the world. On the Uber Freight team, we fiercely believe that our dedication to transportation technologies will bring more harmonious, highly efficient, and increasingly safer transportation logistics to our roads.
Marketplace Integrity and Growth delivers impact by sourcing and developing the carrier capacity needed to meet shipper transportation needs predictability, high performance - all while protecting against bad actors and fraud vectors. The scope of this role covers carrier onboarding, carrier management, carrier performance monitoring, risk & fraud-ML models and carrier access restrictions. We're looking for a data-fluent, entrepreneurial Product Manager who thrives in ambiguity and loves building platforms and customer experiences that drive measurable customer and business value.
As the lead Marketplace Integrity and Growth Product Manager, you'll define and deliver critical capabilities to build our carrier network - maximizing active carrier supply while rigorously mitigating risks such as fraud, compliance and suboptimal performance. This includes creating seamless carrier onboarding that balances fraud and liquidity, developing state of the art fraud detection mechanisms, and managing carrier performance. You will partner with AI tools, engineers building at scale, product designers, data scientists, risk/compliance partners, and operations teams to shape the future of products in logistics.
What the candidate will do
  • Product Vision and Strategy: Define a clear product vision and strategy for the team, identifying both short-term and long-term initiatives to create an effective product roadmap.
  • User-Centric Approach: Translate user needs into product requirements by deeply understanding user problems and business opportunities - formulating hypotheses, and articulating desired outcomes
  • Quality & Velocity: Leverage AI throughout research, prototyping & build to deliver high-quality product experiences.
  • Communication: Effectively communicate product plans, tradeoffs, and results to a diverse audience, including internal partner teams, 3rd party partners, executives, end-users, and external customers
  • Innovation: Lead the discovery, development, and adoption of innovative features and experiences improve outcomes for Uber Freight, our customers, and external partners
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Collaborate with a strong team of engineers, designers, data scientists, and user researchers, setting clear team deliverables, defining the roadmap, and driving execution.
  • Cultivate Team Culture: Build and nurture a strong team culture centered around collaboration, execution, and delivering results.

How the candidate will make immediate impact
  • Define and execute strategies for Uber Freight's integrity and liquidity growth products such as carrier onboarding, carrier performance management, fraud prevention, and risk mitigation- balancing short term value with network growth.
  • Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and monitor internal metrics to inform product decisions.
  • Obsess in the data and details of defects identified by users, operations teams, and intuition.
  • Ensure the higher ROI opportunities are prioritized, delivered iteratively, and evaluated regularly.
  • Uphold consistent communications with executive leaders to enforce growth strategy and impact quantification.

Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum of 4+ years of Product Management experience developing and deploying world-class products that scale
  • Strong curiosity for marketplace/network development & AI advancements in the logistics industry.
  • Data-first approach to problem solving (know how to leverage SQL and AI research strategies to pull your own data and insights)
  • Strong customer empathy, and the ability to blend user research with data to create a prioritised product roadmap.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing ML models - ideally for risk and compliance use cases.
  • Strong data analytical skills - with direct experimentation experience.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Comfortability with presenting to, recommending changes, and pushing back on executive stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real-time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.
Candidate Privacy Notice
Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.
EEOC
Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
For Illinois-based roles: The salary range for this role is $152,500.00 - $186,000.00 per year

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