Senior Software Engineer, Backend Frameworks

DoorDash USA; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service in the United States seeks a Senior Software Engineer for its Backend Frameworks team. The role involves developing central backend platforms and enhancing software development strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Java or Kotlin, with strong skills in distributed systems. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java or Kotlin.
• Experience with distributed systems and platform components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain foundational components for backend engineering.
• Guide the future of software development strategy.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects designing large scale systems.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Frameworks

About the Team

Our mission is to enable DoorDash Backend engineers across our three engineering excellence pillars: Quality, Velocity and Efficiency, through excellent language standards.

There are multiple high impact opportunities in the team, with focus areas across application platforms, platform reliability, performance, scalability and efficiency.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Backend Frameworks team, you will be building frameworks and libraries as part of a central platform that powers backend applications across all engineering teams at DoorDash.

You will work closely with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers across all parts of the engineering organization to deliver large and impactful initiatives. Additionally, you will be a culture carrier in your team through mentorship, education, and uplifting of your peers.

You will report into Backend Frameworks in our Developer Platform organization.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Develop and maintain foundational components to enable DoorDash Engineers to excel at backend engineering.
• Play a foundational role in guiding the future of DoorDash’s software development strategy, by building, extending, and operating a central platform used by all DoorDash engineering teams.
• Be at the forefront of developing new technologies and have the opportunity to leverage and contribute to open source tech.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects by designing large scale systems with engineering excellence, long-term maintainability, and risk in mind.
• Work with a team of highly talented and motivated teammates.
• Join a growing company and grow right along with us.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 5+ years of experience in Java or Kotlin (bonus points for Golang and Python).
• You are comfortable working on distributed systems and platform components, and have demonstrated effectiveness in building them at scale.
• You apply a product mindset to platform problems and feel accomplished enabling others.
• You’re curious and dive deep into different system architectures.
• You solve problems using software to automate and avoid creating toil for others.
• You are an organized and excellent written and verbal communicator.

About DoorDash

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws. We also offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. For more details, visit our careers page.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. We strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior and value a diverse workforce. Women, non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals, LGBTQIA+, people of color, differently-abled individuals, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pursuant to applicable hiring regulations, we will consider for employment qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the regulation. If you need accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Pay and Benefits

The starting pay will fall within the pay ranges listed below and is determined based on factors including skills, experience, and location. Base salary is localized by location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular employees, including health benefits, 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, 16 weeks of parental leave, wellness benefits, and more. Details provided during the interview process.

The national base pay ranges for this position within the United States include:

I4: $130,600 - $192,000 USD

I5: $159,800 - $235,000 USD

I6: $193,800 - $285,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

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