Software Engineering Manager - Cloud at DAT Freight & Analytics in Denver, CO, USA

Job description

• The carrier engineering team is at the heart of simplifying the load lifecycle for truck drivers. We build fast, reliable multi platform experiences that help drivers manage their workload and make real-time decisions from the road. Our technology transforms how drivers find, book, and track their next load through intuitive design and smart automation.
• Our modern tech stack is built on Node powered by AWS infrastructure. We leverage cutting-edge tools including Kubernetes, GraphQL, DynamoDB and LLMs to deliver exceptional results.
• Technical craft and engineering excellence
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
• Strong team collaboration and camaraderie
• Individual autonomy and ownership
• We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager who is passionate about architecting and implementing highly scalable, reliable, and observable systems to join our team.
• As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be a technical leader building the digital backbone that powers our economy. You will combine your technical leadership with mission-driven impact.
• You will lead the application development process focusing on technical strategy, people management, and operational excellence; along with a strong partnership with Product Management, User Experience and Data Scientists.
• Deliver Customer Value at Speed: Orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of high-impact features. You will collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to translate complex logistics workflows into intuitive, seamless user experiences.
• Ensure Operational Reliability: Freight never stops, and neither do we. You will champion operational best practices, including rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, to maintain high availability and performance for our mission-critical services.
• Act with Integrity and Ownership: Serve as a technical stakeholder who isn't afraid to dive into the code when needed to unblock the team or resolve high-severity production issues.
• Build and Mentor a World-Class Team: Cultivate an inclusive and high performing culture by hiring, coaching, and retaining top engineering talent. You will foster an environment where engineers are empowered to innovate and grow their careers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, user experience and data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application development process focusing on technical strategy, people management, and operational excellence.
• Orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of high-impact features.
• Champion operational best practices, including rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Serve as a technical stakeholder who isn't afraid to dive into the code when needed to unblock the team or resolve high-severity production issues.
• Cultivate an inclusive and high performing culture by hiring, coaching, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, user experience and data scientists.

Requirements

• 8+ years of combined experience in Software Engineering with at least 3 years as a technical people manager.
• A track record of delivering complex, scalable systems.
• Experience working with Geo distributed teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead technical projects with high ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

Required

• Software Engineering
• Technical people management
• Technical strategy
• Operational excellence
• Code reviews
• Automated testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Mentoring and leading technical projects
• Working with Geo distributed teams

Benefits

• DAT is an award winning employer of choice.
• For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Vacation Time (FVT)
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups
• For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $192,000.00 - $274,000.00 + target bonus. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.