Software Engineer, Backend (All Teams)

DoorDash; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain its large-scale web applications and backend architecture in New York. The role requires 2+ years of experience with backend tech stacks and a strong foundation in computer science. This hybrid position will involve tackling complex logistics challenges and improving system performance. DoorDash offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience working with backend tech stacks.
• Experience with analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability.
• Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, release, and run large-scale web applications.
• Define backend architecture and tech stack for product area.
• Improve performance and reliability of backend systems.

Skills

Backend tech stacks

Analyzing and improving efficiency

Service oriented architecture

Writing REST APIs

Unit testing

Architectural design

SQL and NoSQL databases

Modern web stacks

Education

B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Postgres

Redis

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

Job description

About the Role

DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery. We are continuing to grow rapidly and expanding our Engineering offices globally! We are looking for Backend Engineers to build and maintain a large scale 24x7 global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash's 3-sided marketplace of Consumers, Merchants and Dashers.

We’re looking for Backend Engineers to work on both Product and Product Platform based teams. Product focused Engineers work at the intersection of product and infrastructure to solve key business problems with elegant technical solutions. You'll operate our backend services and architecture that support all product functionality and will be challenged to consider the big picture – collaborating cross-functionally, as well as evaluating and executing on trade‑offs to maximize business impact for the company.

This role is hybrid with some in‑office time expected and will report to an Engineering Manager.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Develop, release and run large‑scale web applications
• Develop and define the backend architecture and tech stack for a product area
• Improve performance, reliability, scalability and security for our backend systems
• Be involved in transitioning our monolithic codebase to a microservice‑based architecture
• Completely disrupt logistics by tackling bleeding‑edge, technical problems

We're excited about you because you have…

• B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
• Prior experience (2+ years industry experience) working with backend tech stacks
• Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources
• Experience with service oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
• Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ)

Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work 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.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well‑being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.

Additionally, for full‑time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington.

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.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well‑being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why 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: 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 discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever 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. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non‑discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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