Software Engineering Manager (Mobile)

DAT; Washington; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Parental leave

Wellness allowance

Career development

401(k) matching

Stock program

Mental health

Job summary

DAT is seeking a Mobile Engineering Manager to lead the mobile platform powering our load lifecycle experiences for drivers. You will drive technical strategy, mentor a high‑performing team, and partner with Product, UX and Data Science to deliver fast, reliable mobile solutions.

We value hands‑on leadership, collaboration across geo‑distributed teams, and a dedication to CI/CD, testing, and production reliability to keep freight moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined experience in Software Engineering.
• At least 3 years as a technical people manager.
• Experience working with geo distributed teams.
• Experience managing a mobile team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobile engineering team and drive technical strategy and architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers and build a world‑class mobile platform.
• Collaborate with Product Management, UX and Data Scientists to ship high‑impact features.
• Ensure robust CI/CD, automated testing, and operational excellence across mobile services.
• Translate complex logistics workflows into intuitive, reliable mobile experiences.

Skills

Software engineering

Mobile development

Leadership

Team management

Geo distributed teams

Mobile team management

Typescript

React Native

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Typescript

React Native

Job description

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Remote/hybrid flexibility
• Parental leave
• Wellness allowance
• Career development paths
• Immediate 401(k) matching
• Stock purchase program
• Mental health support
• FSA/HSA options
• Life insurance
• 20 days PTO from day one, plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Leadership training, mentorship programs, education reimbursement & industry certifications
• Performance bonuses & annual merit increases
• Premium health coverage, plus dental & vision

Proven ability to mentor and lead technical projects with high ambiguity8+ years of combined experience in Software Engineering. At least 3 years as a technical people managerBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience working with Geo distributed teamsExperience managing a mobile team