Zoro.com
Overview
Software Engineer II, Data & ML Platform — Join to apply for the Software Engineer II, Data & ML Platform role at Zoro.com. Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 15 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started. Job Summary
Zoro is seeking a
Software Engineer II
to join our Data and Machine Learning Platform team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of scalable tools and systems that enable teams across the organization to ingest, create, share, and use data. By helping develop self-service solutions and streamlining data workflows, you will support data pipelines, machine learning workflows, and advanced analytics—empowering teams to make data-driven decisions and work more efficiently. You will collaborate with senior engineers to enhance the platform’s ability to support diverse data products with minimal friction, helping business partners leverage data effectively to drive growth. This role focuses on maintaining reliability, scalability, and adaptability of the platform, while developing your skills on high-impact projects. Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of scalable, self-service tools and automated workflows that enable partners to easily ingest, create, share, and use data, optimizing data processes and enhancing platform usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, data scientists, software engineers) to identify requirements, align platform solutions with partner needs, and continuously enhance the user experience to support scalable, reliable data products. Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform reliability, identifying and resolving issues before they impact users. Contribute to the continuous improvement of platform infrastructure, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and easy for partners to adopt, and can accommodate evolving business needs. Research and integrate new tools and technologies to drive innovation and enhance platform performance, while developing personal technical skills. Assist in creating and updating technical documentation and user guides for the team and platform users, ensuring clear adoption and knowledge sharing. Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in platform engineering, software development, or a related field. Demonstrate platform thinking—designing scalable, reusable, and user-friendly tools that reduce complexity and empower teams to innovate faster through self-service capabilities. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python) with demonstrated ability to write clean, well-documented code. Working experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or others (GCP Preferred). Understanding of software development and software engineering principles, including version control, modularization, API development, and integrations between front-end and back-end layers. Ability to write clear documentation and convey technical concepts to peers. Experience using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Exposure to automated build tools (Jenkins, etc.) and CI/CD principles. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow, Argo, Flyte, or Kubeflow. Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) technologies and automated deployment patterns (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Familiarity with monitoring and logging using DataDog or Prometheus + Grafana. Familiarity with batch and streaming data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop; Kafka, Pub/Sub) for large-scale data processing and real-time workflows. Understanding of machine learning processes, model types, workflows, and terminology. Total Rewards
Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that rewards strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive. In addition to compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks for non-birth parents; adoption assistance program 6 free therapy sessions per year and Wellhub portal for wellbeing At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays 6% company contribution to a 401K plan, no employee contribution required Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and access to financial counseling and tools Charitable Gift Program - match gifts to eligible organizations Employee discounts and access to civic and cultural institutions around Chicago Office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, onsite gym, and city skyline views Illinois $77,200—$128,700 USD EEO and Culture
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strive to foster an inclusive, accessible environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please advise us so we can assist. Location & Structure
Hybrid work model with onsite presence at least two days per week. Chicago HQ is located above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower.
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Software Engineer II, Data & ML Platform — Join to apply for the Software Engineer II, Data & ML Platform role at Zoro.com. Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 15 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started. Job Summary
Zoro is seeking a
Software Engineer II
to join our Data and Machine Learning Platform team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of scalable tools and systems that enable teams across the organization to ingest, create, share, and use data. By helping develop self-service solutions and streamlining data workflows, you will support data pipelines, machine learning workflows, and advanced analytics—empowering teams to make data-driven decisions and work more efficiently. You will collaborate with senior engineers to enhance the platform’s ability to support diverse data products with minimal friction, helping business partners leverage data effectively to drive growth. This role focuses on maintaining reliability, scalability, and adaptability of the platform, while developing your skills on high-impact projects. Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of scalable, self-service tools and automated workflows that enable partners to easily ingest, create, share, and use data, optimizing data processes and enhancing platform usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, data scientists, software engineers) to identify requirements, align platform solutions with partner needs, and continuously enhance the user experience to support scalable, reliable data products. Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform reliability, identifying and resolving issues before they impact users. Contribute to the continuous improvement of platform infrastructure, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and easy for partners to adopt, and can accommodate evolving business needs. Research and integrate new tools and technologies to drive innovation and enhance platform performance, while developing personal technical skills. Assist in creating and updating technical documentation and user guides for the team and platform users, ensuring clear adoption and knowledge sharing. Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in platform engineering, software development, or a related field. Demonstrate platform thinking—designing scalable, reusable, and user-friendly tools that reduce complexity and empower teams to innovate faster through self-service capabilities. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python) with demonstrated ability to write clean, well-documented code. Working experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or others (GCP Preferred). Understanding of software development and software engineering principles, including version control, modularization, API development, and integrations between front-end and back-end layers. Ability to write clear documentation and convey technical concepts to peers. Experience using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Exposure to automated build tools (Jenkins, etc.) and CI/CD principles. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow, Argo, Flyte, or Kubeflow. Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) technologies and automated deployment patterns (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Familiarity with monitoring and logging using DataDog or Prometheus + Grafana. Familiarity with batch and streaming data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop; Kafka, Pub/Sub) for large-scale data processing and real-time workflows. Understanding of machine learning processes, model types, workflows, and terminology. Total Rewards
Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that rewards strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive. In addition to compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks for non-birth parents; adoption assistance program 6 free therapy sessions per year and Wellhub portal for wellbeing At least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays 6% company contribution to a 401K plan, no employee contribution required Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and access to financial counseling and tools Charitable Gift Program - match gifts to eligible organizations Employee discounts and access to civic and cultural institutions around Chicago Office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, onsite gym, and city skyline views Illinois $77,200—$128,700 USD EEO and Culture
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strive to foster an inclusive, accessible environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please advise us so we can assist. Location & Structure
Hybrid work model with onsite presence at least two days per week. Chicago HQ is located above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower.
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