Software Engineering Manager - Cloud
About The Position
DAT Freight & Analytics is hiring a Software Engineering Manager for its carrier engineering team, which builds fast, reliable multiplatform experiences that help truck drivers manage their workload and make real-time decisions. The team’s technology supports drivers in finding, booking, and tracking loads. Its stack includes Node.js and AWS, as well as Kubernetes, GraphQL, DynamoDB, and LLMs. The manager will lead application development, setting technical strategy and supporting people management and operational excellence. The role partners closely with Product Management, User Experience, and Data Science to deliver scalable, reliable, and observable systems and intuitive customer experiences. The manager will guide delivery, promote operational best practices, contribute technically when needed, and build an inclusive, high-performing engineering team through hiring, coaching, and retention.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of combined experience in software engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience as a technical people manager.
- Track record of delivering complex, scalable systems.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
- Ability to mentor and lead technical projects with high ambiguity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the application development process, with a focus on technical strategy, people management, and operational excellence.
- Partner with Product Managers and Designers to deliver high-impact features and translate complex logistics workflows into intuitive user experiences.
- Promote operational best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, to maintain service availability and performance.
- Participate in code when needed to unblock the team or resolve high-severity production issues.
- Hire, coach, and retain engineering talent and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
- Collaborate with product managers, DevOps, User Experience, and Data Scientists.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- Parental leave
- Flexible Vacation Time (FVT)
- 10 additional paid holidays per calendar year
- 401(k) matching, immediately vested
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short- and long-term disability sick leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral, internal recognition, and wellness programs
- Free TriMet transit pass for the Beaverton office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
