Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I

Denver, CO, USA

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

The Load Tracking Team is the eyes and ears of the modern supply chain. We are on a mission to eliminate the "Where's my truck?" phone call forever by building the industry's most reliable, real-time visibility engine.

Our team handles the ground truth of logistics. We build high-precision tracking tools and seamless ELD integrations that turn millions of raw GPS pings into actionable data. By automating the flow of information between brokers, shippers, and carriers, we reduce friction and ensure million-dollar shipments arrive exactly when they should.

If you're a curious, high-growth engineer excited about solving complex geolocation challenges and building the tech that powers the next generation of automated freight, you're in the right place.

We are seeking a Software Engineer I with a foundation in modern PHP or TypeScript and an insatiable appetite for learning. In this role, you won't just be writing code; you'll be mentored by Senior Engineers to master the craft of building scalable SaaS solutions.

We aren't looking for a finished product—we're looking for someone who is AI-forward and ready to leverage the latest tooling to accelerate their development and solve problems faster. If working with massive geospatial data and exploring the frontier of LLMs in logistics excites you, we want to help you kickstart your career here.

What You'll Do

• Build & Learn: Contribute to Laravel monolith applications and microservices, moving from small bug fixes to shipping meaningful API features.
• AI-Driven Development: Proactively adopt AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to enhance code quality, generate unit tests, and explore complex logic.
• Collaborate: Partner closely with Senior Engineers to understand system design, participating in code reviews as a way to both learn and provide a fresh perspective.
• Modernize: Help us upgrade and scale existing projects, ensuring our tech stack remains cutting-edge.
• Document: Write clean, documented code that reflects a growing understanding of industry standards.

The Skills and Experience You'll Bring

• The Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Languages: Proficiency in PHP (internship or 1+ year experience) or TypeScript
• The "Growth" Mindset: A deep sense of curiosity and a proven desire to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
• Modern Workflow: An interest in (or experience with) using AI tooling to streamline development and automate the "boring" parts of coding.
• Team First: Excellent communication skills and a desire to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and a desire to learn query optimization.
• Exposure to Docker or containerized environments.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• A "side project" or GitHub profile that demonstrates your passion for building.

Success Matters

• Demonstrate Velocity: Show an increasing ability to complete tasks independently by leveraging documentation, mentors, and AI tools.
• Ask the Right Questions: Move beyond "how" and start asking "why" certain architectural decisions are made.
• Adopt Best Practices: Show consistent growth in applying SOLID principles and writing robust unit tests.
• Engage with the Future: Actively experiment with LLMs and AI coding agents to improve their personal workflow and team productivity.

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 Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $135,000.00 + 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.

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