Principal Engineer, Ads Platform — Architecture Leader

DoorDash; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 268,600 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Ads platform in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will lead architectural direction, drive long-term technical strategies, and work directly on high-impact systems to enhance advertiser ROI and platform reliability.

The position requires strong experience in distributed systems, management of complex projects, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. DoorDash offers a competitive salary range of $268,600 — $395,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience leading platform initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to define multi-year technical roadmaps.
• Meaningful experience in ads infrastructure or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ads organization with architectural vision.
• Mentor engineers to improve technical excellence.
• Define design patterns for large-scale distributed systems.

Skills

Distributed systems expertise

Architectural vision

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentorship

Education

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

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Principal Engineer for its Ads platform in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will lead architectural direction, drive long-term technical strategies, and work directly on high-impact systems to enhance advertiser ROI and platform reliability.

The position requires strong experience in distributed systems, management of complex projects, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. DoorDash offers a competitive salary range of $268,600 — $395,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.