Full-Time

Software Engineer

Performance Platform

Posted on 10/28/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$119.1k - $175.1kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Junior, Mid

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

Job locations include San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York; remote work is not indicated.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
C#
Go
C/C++

You match the following DoorDash's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2+ 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.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders.

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, catering to individuals and restaurants alike. DoorDash operates a three-sided marketplace involving customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, earning revenue through commission fees from restaurants and delivery fees from customers. The company's goal is to leverage technology to enhance the food delivery experience and continue expanding its market presence.

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

  • Partnership with The Home Depot opens new revenue streams beyond food delivery.
  • Cannabis home delivery taps into a growing market, increasing customer base and revenue.
  • Collaboration with Ibotta enhances customer engagement through digital promotions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in cannabis delivery could impact DoorDash's market share.
  • Logistical challenges in home improvement delivery may affect service quality.
  • Driver benefits program may increase operational costs if expanded nationwide.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash offers a three-sided marketplace connecting customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers.
  • The company has expanded beyond food delivery to include home improvement and cannabis products.
  • DoorDash's partnerships enhance its platform with digital promotions and targeted advertising.

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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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