Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Performance Platform

Posted on 9/20/2024

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

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
C#
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend platform/infrastructure teams
  • Proficiency in at least one OOP language (eg. Java, Kotlin, Go, C++/C# etc)
  • Experience building and maintaining platform components at scale
  • You apply a product mindset to platform problems and feel accomplished enabling others
  • You strive for design simplicity and consistency above all else
  • You solve problems using software to automate or prevent toil
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain foundational components to enable DoorDash Engineers to confidently measure and tune performance of their services/components.
  • Take on significant technical challenges and have a large impact.
  • Drive collaboration with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders.
  • Mentor junior team members, and lead cross functional pods to create collective impact.

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 three-sided marketplace that benefits customers, restaurants, and Dashers, generating revenue through commission and delivery fees. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market while enhancing the user experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cannabis delivery opens new revenue streams amid growing demand for THC and CBD products.
  • Ibotta partnership may increase order frequency through enhanced digital promotions.
  • David's Bridal partnership taps into the lucrative wedding industry, diversifying offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Cannabis delivery faces competition from new market entrants, impacting market share.
  • Ibotta partnership may underperform if digital promotions don't resonate with customers.
  • Expansion into non-traditional categories may dilute DoorDash's core brand identity.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's entry into cannabis delivery diversifies its service offerings.
  • Partnership with Ibotta enhances digital promotions, adding value for customers.
  • Collaboration with The Trade Desk boosts targeted advertising capabilities.

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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.

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