Senior Software Engineer

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: 11/30/2026   The Opportunity DAT is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Carrier Network Integrtiy team in Seattle. Trust is the backbone of trucking. The Carrier Network Integrity team exists so brokers can book loads with confidence in who they're working with, and carriers find legitimate work without friction. This team owns initiatives to protect the network from fraud and bad actors while making compliance and verification feel effortless, not adversarial. As a new team, you’ll work across DAT and the technical stack to harden and expand key carrier data sources and create greenfield services for fraud actioning and investigation. For our customers, that means a network where legitimate carriers move freely and bad actors don't get a foothold - setting a new standard for trust in freight. You are someone who Demonstrates pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, and expect the same from those you work with Shares opinions openly on what's working and what's not across the product, tech stack, and team processes Is comfortable with independently owning large features with multiple moving parts Seeks feedback early and often in the development process Collaborates effectively and empathetically across different roles such as Design, Operations and Product Identifies speed vs quality tradeoffs and balances them judiciously Believes diverse teams make better decisions, and actively fosters a culture where every person can do their best work What You’ll Do Work across the stack from UI to database Leverage AWS to deliver efficient, cloud-native solutions Design and develop code that is reliable, maintainable, and extendable Participate in design/code reviews Translate business needs and requirements into technical specifications Review functional requirements and analyze their impact on schedule and software design Document software designs and project tasks Work with team members to improve development processes and practices The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production systems Strong knowledge in web and native technologies like Node.js , TypeScript, and at least one modern web framework. Experience leading a team of engineers as a project lead Experience with Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and release management practices Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Technology or equivalent experience We'd be extra excited if You have deep experience across at least two areas of the tech stack (backend, infrastructure, data, etc) You have prior experience with risk decisioning systems You have 0->1 AND 1->n experience with starting and scaling initiatives.   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 Washington-based candidates, in compliance with the Washington State Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this role is $162,000.00 - $207,000.00 + 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) #LI-RF1 #LI-hybrid