Full-Time

Web Platform Engineer

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DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$145k - $213.2kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 4 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Candidates must be located near one of our Engineering hubs: San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Los Angeles, Seattle, & New York.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Next.js
Requirements
  • You have at least 5+ year(s) of experience in web engineering (excluding internships).
  • You have seen scale and know how to lead others to it.
  • You have great ideas about improving web platforms that just haven’t found the right company to take a chance yet.
  • You have a product mindset and apply that to how you would build out platform services.
  • You love systems and software and are competent in both.
  • You’re curious and dive deep into different system architectures.
  • You are a leader, coach and enjoy creating opportunities for others.
  • You are an organized and excellent written and verbal communicator.
Responsibilities
  • Leading high-impact tech initiatives that shape how we deliver the web experience at DoorDash.
  • Leveraging cutting edge technologies like Next.js, Fastify, and Rush.js.
  • Driving efficiency between Web and Mobile, whether it be network, common components, or learnings.
  • Inspiring your team and others with technical vision and customer obsession.
  • Keeping connected to the web community both inside and outside of DoorDash.
  • Maintaining a positive and supportive work culture.

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash stands out by utilizing technology to create a seamless experience for consumers, restaurants, and Dashers, while generating revenue through commission fees from restaurants and delivery fees from customers. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market by expanding its services and improving user experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.