Senior Software Engineer

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, and Beaverton, OR, with additional offices in Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company

Job Application Deadline: 03/31/2026

The Opportunity

Carrier Tech builds products for the carrier side of the Convoy Platform at DAT.  Convoy is a technology-enabled freight marketplace connecting brokers and carriers. We empower carriers to find freight, onboard seamlessly, manage shipments, and build lasting relationships with brokers. Our team of 7 engineers owns the systems that drive the Convoy Mobile App, Carrier Experience, Onboarding, Performance Monitoring, Fraud Prevention, Search & Discovery, Matching, and the entire shipment lifecycle.

We're a collaborative, data-driven team that values respect, work-life balance, and self-organization. We move quickly on ambiguous problems, break down complex work, and support each other in delivering business impact. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to own substantial product initiatives and help shape the future of our carrier platform.

Candidate profile

As a Senior Software Engineer on Carrier Tech, you'll take ownership of high-impact product initiatives spanning carrier onboarding transformation, payments and financing features, mobile app modernization, DAT-Convoy data integration, and enhanced marketplace impression tracking. You'll work across our full stack (React Native, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS, GraphQL), partner with teams across the marketplace, and drive features from concept to delivery. This is a hands-on role that combines technical depth with cross-organizational collaboration and mentorship opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Own and deliver substantial product initiatives across onboarding, payments, mobile, and marketplace optimization
• Work full stack from mobile (React Native) to backend services (Node.js, GraphQL, Kafka) to database (PostgreSQL)
• Partner across engineering orgs to coordinate work, share context, and align on technical direction
• Break down ambiguous, large-scale problems into clear deliverables and communicate progress effectively
• Mentor teammates through code reviews, pairing, and technical discussions
• Drive operational excellence through testing, monitoring, and production support
• Collaborate with product and data science teams to understand user needs and define solutions
• Contribute to engineering culture and team practices

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering impactful products
• Strong full-stack fundamentals with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Passion for product and user outcomes: You prioritize business value and user experience over technical novelty
• Collaborative mindset: You form data-driven opinions, argue them productively, and adapt when better ideas emerge
• Comfort with ambiguity: You thrive on breaking down complex, undefined problems
• Clear communication: You identify when you need help and communicate blockers in helpful, actionable ways
• Cultural fit: You value camaraderie, respect, work-life balance, and self-organization

Bonus Skills 

• Experience with React, Node.js, React Native, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS
• Background in marketplace platforms, two-sided networks, or logistics technology
• Experience with mobile development and app modernization
• Familiarity with payments, fintech, or fraud prevention systems
• Understanding of data integration patterns and ETL pipelines

Why Join us 

• Impact: Your work directly affects thousands of carriers and shapes the future of freight marketplace technology
• Culture: Join a smart, supportive team that values technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and work-life balance
• Location: Downtown Seattle Waterfront office with hybrid flexibility (2-3 days/week in office)

Why DAT?
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
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• 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 Washington-based candidates, in compliance with the Washington State Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this role is $154,000.00 - $209,000.00 + 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.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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