Data-Driven Cost Optimization Associate

DoorDash, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

12–16 weeks paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits match

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a highly analytical, execution‑focused professional to drive cost improvement initiatives within Commerce Platform. You will partner with Finance on cost performance, work with Product/Engineering/Analytics/Operations to improve network efficiency and Dasher pay, and prioritize high‑impact cost levers across the business.

This role emphasizes data mastery, end‑to‑end execution, cross‑functional influence, and innovation to deliver merchant growth and cost fairness.

Qualifications

• SQL and BI tools (Mode, Sigma, Tableau).
• Excel/Google Sheets expertise.
• Financial modeling & forecasting.
• Analytical rigor & resourcefulness.
• Experience cross‑functional with Product & Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance on weekly Dasher cost performance, identifying trends and root causes.
• Work with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Operations to design cost‑efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to net new ideas and assess impact of product‑driven cost changes.
• Focus on scoping, sizing, and prioritizing cost improvement initiatives.
• Support operational tests to uncover high‑impact levers for cost reduction.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to roll out scalable cost initiatives.

Skills

SQL

BI tools

Excel/Sheets

Financial modeling

Analytical rigor

Cross‑functional work

Communication

Strategic initiatives

Self‑starter

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a highly analytical, execution‑focused professional to drive cost improvement initiatives within Commerce Platform. You will partner with Finance on cost performance, work with Product/Engineering/Analytics/Operations to improve network efficiency and Dasher pay, and prioritize high‑impact cost levers across the business.

This role emphasizes data mastery, end‑to‑end execution, cross‑functional influence, and innovation to deliver merchant growth and cost fairness.