Principal Ads Platform Engineer — Systems Architecture Leader

DoorDash; New York (NY); On-site; USD 268,600 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical direction for the Ads platform. This individual contributor role requires extensive experience in leading architectural strategies and collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in distributed systems and a strong technical background. Compensation ranges from $268,600 to $395,000, plus equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience leading high-impact platform initiatives.
• Ability to drive multi-year technical roadmaps with clear ownership.
• Demonstrated expertise in distributed systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the technical lead for the Ads organization.
• Drive alignment across different engineering teams.
• Define patterns for designing and operating large-scale systems.

Skills

Architectural vision

Distributed systems

Cross-functional influence

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical direction for the Ads platform. This individual contributor role requires extensive experience in leading architectural strategies and collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in distributed systems and a strong technical background. Compensation ranges from $268,600 to $395,000, plus equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits.