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DAT Freight & Analytics

Senior Software Engineer

DAT Freight & Analytics, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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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:

01/30/2026

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.

What You’ll Do 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.

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

Familiarity with payments, fintech, or fraud prevention systems

Understanding of data integration patterns and ETL pipelines

Why Join This Team

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

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities 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)

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Technology, Information and Internet and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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