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DAT Freight & Analytics

Software Engineering Manager - Mobile

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Hybrid
Denver, CO, USA
192K-274K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Denver, CO, USA
192K-274K Annually
Senior level
Lead the mobile engineering team responsible for reliable React Native applications serving truck drivers. Own technical strategy, application delivery, operational reliability, code quality, testing, CI/CD, and production issue resolution. Partner with Product, UX, DevOps, and Data Science teams to deliver customer-focused logistics features. Hire, mentor, and retain engineers while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and leading technical projects in an ambiguous environment.
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About DAT

DAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly five decades. Founded in 1978, DAT operates the largest freight marketplace in North America — processing 250 million+ load posts annually and maintaining one of the largest repositories of freight market transaction data in the world. On a defined path to $1 billion in revenue, DAT deploys a suite of software solutions, machine learning models, and intelligent automation tools that help brokers, carriers, and shippers price freight accurately, source capacity, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently. With nearly 700 teammates across offices in Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; Toronto, ON; and Bangalore, India, DAT combines the credibility of a multi-decade market leader with the drive of a company that is not done disrupting the industry it helped build. For more information, visit www.DAT.com

 

Job Application Deadline: 10/31/2026


About the Team

The carrier mobile engineering team is at the heart of simplifying the load lifecycle for truck drivers. We build fast, reliable mobile 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, multiplying their time on the road instead of on their phones. For our drivers, we craft simple, dependable applications that set a new standard for life on the road.

Our modern tech stack is built on Typescript and React Native. We leverage cutting-edge tools including: Here and Google Maps, Widgets and other OS integrations aimed to deliver exceptional results.

Here, you'll find a culture that values:

  • Technical craft and engineering excellence
  • Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
  • Strong team collaboration and camaraderie
  • Individual autonomy and ownership

About You

As a Mobile Engineering Manager, you will be a technical leader building the mobile platform 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.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

  • 8+ years of combined experience in Software Engineering. At least 3 years as a technical people manager.
  • Experience managing a mobile team.
  • 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.

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
  • 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

*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship**

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.

 

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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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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