Engineering Manager Job Yakima area,Washington USA,Management

DAT is hiring an Engineering Manager to join Broker Tech, the org building the automation layer that lets brokers price, match, onboard, book, track, and settle freight with far less manual effort — while keeping brokers in control of the decisions that matter most to their business.
We’re steadily automating the core of the marketplace so brokers can dial up automation at their own pace, shifting their time from chasing one-off spot wins toward managing the relationships they’re uniquely good at
This req will land on one of two pods, depending on org needs at time of hire:
Network Management (the trust layer that lets brokers research, qualify, onboard, and monitor carriers) or Broker Success (the orchestration layer behind broker web and posting automation)
You’ll lead 1–2 engineering teams — a mix of full-time US-based staff and contractor engineers — and own delivery for your team’s systems end to end
Own Delivery:
Run sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery forecasting for your team(s); hold the team accountable to commitments while managing scope responsibly
Lead the People Side:
Run 1:1s, set clear performance expectations, write development-focused reviews, and build individualized growth plans for your FTE staff. Recruit, interview, and hire
Oversee Contractor Teams:
Hold contractor engineers to the same delivery and quality bar as FTE staff
Weigh In on Architecture:
Provide guidance on design and implementation approach for your team’s systems; flag technical and cross-team dependencies before they become blockers
Uphold the Bar:
Monitor your team’s adherence to DAT Engineering standards and practices; flag gaps and recommend refinements
Partner Across the Org:
Work with Product Management to translate roadmap priorities into shipped work. Remove impediments proactively; elevate to your director before it’s a fire, not after
Share Knowledge:
Make sure no one on your team is a single point of failure

Benefits

Remote/hybrid flexibility
Wellness allowance
Parental leave
Career development paths
Stock purchase program
Immediate 401(k) matching
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

Requirements

Technical Grounding:
Enough hands‑on background to have an informed opinion on your team’s architecture, even if you’re not writing production code day to day. (Read: should be able to do basic coding exercises and a system design interview)
Pace Management:
Comfortable balancing delivery urgency against team sustainability — both failure modes are on you
People Management:
Direct experience running 1:1s, performance conversations, and hiring — not just leading a project team informally
End-to-End Ownership:
Demonstrated ability to lead a project or feature from planning through maintenance, with measurable outcomes
Track Record:
Roughly 8+ years of relevant industry experience is typical for this level. Demonstrated skill matters more than the number, so don’t self-select out if your path looks different
Domain Background: freight, logistics, marketplace, or fintech experience.
Integrations: experience with TMS integrations, API/webhook governance, or partner onboarding flows
Network Management: experience with compliance/vetting systems, carrier or vendor risk data, entity-resolution or “trust score” style platforms
Vendor Management: prior experience managing contractor or outsourced engineering teams specifically, not just distributed FTE teams
Broker Success: experience with marketplace matching/pricing systems, rules engines, or posting/bidding workflows

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