Full-Time

Engineering Manager

New Verticals, Categories

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$171.6k - $252.4kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Requires occasional in-office gatherings in New York a few times per quarter.

Category
Engineering Management
Product Engineering Management
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in people management leading a full-stack team (backend, web, & mobile)
  • Experience scaling products and teams in fast-paced environments
  • Hands-on leadership and strong product intuition
  • Humility - willing to get into the details and open to feedback
  • Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in ambiguity - things can change quickly, and you'll need to help the team adjust and evolve
Responsibilities
  • Manage, support, and grow a team of up to 7+ product/full-stack engineers in owning the expansion and experience for multiple Categories
  • Partner closely with recruiting and oversee the hiring process for your team, to grow a diverse and inclusive organization
  • Collaborate with Product, Operations, Design, and other stakeholders to determine the team's roadmap, vision, and strategy. Manage execution against that roadmap.
  • Partner with the sales & operations teams to define and work on product improvements

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 using technology to streamline the food delivery process and operates on a three-sided marketplace model, earning 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

31%
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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.