Software Engineering Manager - Cloud
About The Position
DAT Freight & Analytics is a SaaS technology company focused on freight and logistics. The carrier engineering team builds fast, reliable multiplatform experiences that help truck drivers manage their workloads and make real-time decisions, transforming how drivers find, book, and track loads. Its technology stack includes Node and AWS, along with Kubernetes, GraphQL, DynamoDB, and LLMs. The Software Engineering Manager will lead application development and serve as a technical leader responsible for technical strategy, people management, and operational excellence. The role partners closely with Product Management, User Experience, Data Science, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive customer experiences and scalable, reliable systems. The manager will support the team directly when needed, including resolving high-severity production issues, and will foster an inclusive, high-performing environment where engineers can grow and innovate.
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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the application development process, focusing on technical strategy, people management, and operational excellence.
- Orchestrate end-to-end delivery of high-impact features in partnership with Product Managers and Designers.
- Translate complex logistics workflows into intuitive, seamless user experiences.
- Champion operational best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, to maintain service availability and performance.
- Act as a technical stakeholder and contribute directly to code when needed to unblock the team or resolve high-severity production issues.
- Hire, coach, mentor, and retain engineering talent, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, User Experience, and Data Scientists.
- Lead technical projects and help the team navigate high ambiguity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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 program
- Internal recognition program
- Wellness program
- Free TriMet transit pass for the Beaverton office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Employee Resource Groups
- Target bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
