Engineering Manager, Merchant Tablet

DoorDash; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead the Merchant Tablet team. You will guide talented engineers in developing impactful features for merchants. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional partners and strong leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science, extensive engineering management experience, and a customer-centric mindset. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack product teams.
• 2+ years of experience leading Android engineers.
• 8+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact tech initiatives to shape Merchant apps.
• Drive engineering excellence for the tablet team.
• Provide architectural guidance for a team of 9+ engineers.

Skills

People management

Strong product sense

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-centric mindset

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

DoorDash is looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to lead the Merchant Tablet team — one of our most impactful and fast‑moving product teams. Our mission is to meet merchants where they are and build best‑in‑class Android and iOS apps, powered by AI, that help merchants run smarter, faster, and more confidently. This team owns the T0 tablet app, the primary surface through which tens of thousands of merchants manage live operations on DoorDash every day.

About the Role

As the Engineering Manager for the Merchant tablet team, you will lead a group of talented backend and Android engineers to develop impactful features and scalable platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to execute a strategic roadmap that enhances merchant satisfaction and engagement. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of exceptional user experiences across mobile and web platforms while shaping the team’s technical vision for the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact tech initiatives that shape our Merchant apps, such as building an AI‑powered chat interface to solve live order issues.
• Drive engineering excellence for the tablet team through investments in reliability and observability.
• Work with a variety of cross‑functional partners from product, design, analytics, engineering, and S&O.
• Provide architectural guidance and professional development for a team of 9+ engineers.
• Encourage innovation, teamwork, and implementation of cutting‑edge technologies.
• Scale the team by recruiting, retaining, and developing highly talented engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in people management leading full‑stack product teams.
• 2+ years of experience leading Android engineers.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Strong product sense and ability to partner with cross‑functional peers.
• Experience selecting and adopting web technologies to improve testing and performance.
• Customer‑centric mindset applied to building platform services.
• Growth mindset; eager to expand skill set and carve out career path in a hyper‑growth setting.
• Adaptability, resiliency, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.

Benefits

All regular employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off, paid sick leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program.

Accommodations

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

EEO Statement

Statement of Non‑Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond these protected categories, we also strive to prevent other subtle forms of inappropriate behavior from gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non‑binary or gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, differently‑abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the regulation.