Engineering Manager, Tax Platform

DoorDash; Toronto; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 231,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Equity grants

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

RRSP with employer match

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Tax Platform team based in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you'll own the vision and execution for a critical service impacting every transaction, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You'll lead a high-performing engineering team, solve complex engineering problems, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive operational success. The position offers a competitive salary package and a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in management.
• Track record of building high-scale, high-reliability systems.
• Ability to balance reliability, velocity, and product needs.

Responsibilities

• Own a tier-0 platform for processing taxes on every transaction.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team with mentorship and development.
• Partner across various teams to enhance tax compliance.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Engineering management

Building high-reliability distributed systems

Technical judgment

Team building and mentorship

Job description

About the Team

The Tax Platform team builds and operates the real‑time tax calculation engine that powers every transaction at DoorDash — from customer orders to subscriptions, merchant fees, ads, and more.

About the Role

DoorDash is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Tax Platform engineering team. You will own the vision, roadmap, and execution for a critical tier‑0 service that touches every transaction across DoorDash’s global business. The role is based in Toronto, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve a tier‑0 platform that processes taxes on every transaction, directly impacting revenue accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Solve complex engineering problems at the intersection of real‑time distributed systems and financial compliance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing engineering team, investing in people through mentorship, career development, and a culture of technical excellence.
• Partner with Strategy & Operations, Tax, Finance, Legal, and product teams to shape tax compliance as the company scales.
• Drive meaningful impact on DoorDash’s global business, improving tax accuracy and system reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in an engineering management role leading product or platform teams.
• Track record of building and operating high‑scale, high‑reliability distributed systems.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to balance system reliability, developer velocity, and product needs.
• Passion for growing engineers and building inclusive, collaborative teams that deliver consistently.
• Thrives in ambiguity and can drive clarity across complex, cross‑functional problem spaces involving engineering, finance, legal, product, and business stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $185,000 – $231,500 CAD. Compensation includes opportunities for equity grants. DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees, including paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, disability, basic life insurance, an RRSP with employer match, and a mental health program.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.