Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels / All Teams)

DoorDash Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking Software Engineers for their Toronto office. The role involves developing and maintaining large-scale web applications, focusing on backend architecture and system efficiency. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and relevant experience with backend technologies. This hybrid position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness reimbursements

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with backend technology stacks.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ).
• Skills in analyzing and improving system efficiency, scalability, and stability.

Responsibilities

• Developing, releasing, and maintaining large-scale web applications.
• Designing backend architecture and selecting the appropriate tech stack.
• Enhancing performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems.

Skills

Analyzing and improving system efficiency

Scalability

Stability

Service-oriented architecture

REST APIs

Unit testing

Architectural design

Understanding of web protocols

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Education

B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels / All Teams)

Toronto, ON

About the Role

DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery. We are expanding rapidly and growing our Engineering teams globally! We are seeking Backend Engineers to develop and maintain a large-scale, 24x7 global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash's marketplace of Consumers, Merchants, and Dashers.

These roles involve working on both Product and Product Platform teams. Product-focused Engineers will operate backend services, design architecture, and collaborate cross-functionally to solve key business problems with elegant technical solutions, considering the big picture and trade-offs to maximize impact.

This position is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence, and reports to an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing, releasing, and maintaining large-scale web applications
2. Designing backend architecture and selecting the appropriate tech stack
3. Enhancing performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems
4. Transitioning monolithic codebases to microservice architectures
5. Addressing technical challenges to innovate in logistics

Qualifications:

1. B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or related field
2. Experience with backend technology stacks
3. Skills in analyzing and improving system efficiency, scalability, and stability
4. Experience with service-oriented architecture, REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
5. Understanding of web protocols and architecture (HTTP, REST)
6. Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ)

About DoorDash

Our mission is to empower local economies. We innovate quickly, learn continuously, and make impactful decisions with empathy for our users—Dashers, merchants, and consumers. Starting with food delivery, we aim to become the go-to platform for all goods.

We support our employees’ well-being through comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness reimbursements, and parental leave.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We hire diverse teams from all backgrounds to foster innovation. Everyone should have a seat at the table, with the resources and opportunities to excel. If you need accommodations, please inform your recruiter.

We use Covey in our hiring process in certain locations. To request accommodations, contact your recruiter.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their details and resume. Please ensure all required fields are completed and documents are in accepted formats.