Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Ads Economics

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DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery connecting customers and restaurants

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$171.6k - $252.4kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

In-office positions in San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of industry experience building production machine learning systems at scale including familiarity with fundamentals of probability theory, statistics, and machine learning
  • 1+ years of leadership experience leading 6+ member teams
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with XFN teams across product, data science and business
  • Experience with Ads domain is not mandatory but a big plus
  • Ability to guide and grow an excellent engineering team in a rapidly changing business environment
Responsibilities
  • Lead and grow a team of exceptional machine learning researchers and engineers while maintaining our commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Support and nurture a culture of analytical rigor and systems understanding
  • Understand and support the needs of all players in the ads marketplace – consumers, advertisers and doordash
  • Work closely with product managers on roadmap development, set the technical direction and vision for the team
  • Nurturing team members and helping them develop their career path and achieve their career goals
  • Lead and grow a team of exceptional machine learning engineers delivering end-to-end ML solutions to support the growth of the business
  • Work with product and various partner engineering teams to define the roadmap and vision for the team to drive end-to-end business impact
  • Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, first-principles thinking and teamwork
  • Build 0-1 solutions in a fast growing ads marketplace

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.