Manager, Engineering

Primary Position Purpose: The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading teams that are building the tools that power our freight platform. The ideal candidate should have a passion for tackling hard problems. Be a leader who knows how to get things done, and how-to future-proof our architecture and implementations to scale for years to come. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, design, roadmap and development of all of the systems at U.S. Xpress. Position Functions: Partner with leadership, engineers, program managers and stakeholders to understand system needs. Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security. Own the development lifecycle with a focus on developing new features and functionalities for assigned software applications Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all the team deliverables. Know how to write high quality distributed system software. Work in an agile development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff. Mentor, teach, and coach other engineers to improve their engineering skills and responsibilities.