Director of Software Engineering

4 weeks ago


Denver, United States Dat Services Inc Full time
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, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

Job Application Deadline: 11/29/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to join our team working hybrid in Denver, Colorado.

Candidate profile

As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and inspire five product-focused engineering teams responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and impactful solutions for our freight brokers. You will work closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional partners to align technical initiatives with business goals and drive the roadmap forward. This role will provide strategic and tactical guidance, ensuring that teams are empowered, efficient, and driving results for our customers.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and support a talented group of engineering managers and individual contributors across five teams.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement to promote the professional growth of team members.
  • Collaborate with engineering managers to set team goals, conduct performance reviews, and identify skill gaps.
Strategic & Technical Vision
  • Partner closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Contribute to the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance standards.
  • Advocate for best engineering practices, including code quality, testing, monitoring, and CI/CD.
Project & Resource Management
  • Prioritize and allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing team capacity and business needs.
  • Ensure project deadlines and milestones are met by implementing efficient project management processes and removing roadblocks.
  • Drive operational excellence through process improvements, KPI tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional leaders and promote collaboration between engineering, product, design, and other departments.
  • Act as an engineering representative in executive meetings to advocate for technical initiatives and resource needs.
  • Align engineering objectives with overall company goals, adapting to changing priorities and market needs.
Innovation & Problem-Solving
  • Drive a culture of innovation by encouraging teams to explore new technologies and solve complex problems creatively.
  • Champion technical initiatives that enhance product functionality and the user experience.
  • Promote experimentation and iterative development, ensuring teams are focused on delivering value quickly.
The Skills and Experience You'll Bring
  • Experience: 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally managing multiple product-facing teams.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in web and middle tier technologies (node.js, java, graphql, react), software development, and modern engineering practices.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven experience in developing high-performing teams, fostering inclusive culture, and promoting a growth mindset.
  • Project Management: Skilled in agile methodologies, resource allocation, and balancing long-term and short-term business priorities.
  • Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of successfully collaborating across departments.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 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 Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $200,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. 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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