Connecting food lovers with local restaurants
DoorDash is a leading local food delivery platform headquartered in San Francisco, CA, connecting food lovers with over 450,000 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada. Since its IPO in 2020, which was one of the largest of the year, DoorDash has raised $2.5 billion in funding and now employs over 1,...
DoorDash offers unlimited paid time off, flexible work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, a work-from-home stipend, and company ...
DoorDash fosters a competitive culture focused on innovation and transparency, particularly in its fee structures for restaurants. The company emphasi...
DoorDash USA • San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA
DoorDash is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer for their Developer Platform team to lead technical initiatives that enhance developer productivity. You'll work with technologies like Java, Python, AWS, and Docker. This role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration skills.
You have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development and developer tools. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to architect scalable solutions that enhance developer productivity across teams. You have a proven track record of mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence in your projects. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and deliver impactful solutions. Your experience with cloud platforms like AWS and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes equips you to lead initiatives that improve platform reliability and operational efficiency. You are passionate about building tools that empower engineers and enhance their workflows, ensuring that they can focus on delivering high-quality products.
Experience with CI/CD systems and monorepo management is a plus, as is familiarity with frameworks and SDKs that support developer productivity. You understand the importance of quality and efficiency in software development and are eager to implement best practices that drive these values across the organization.
As a Senior Staff Engineer at DoorDash, you will define the technical vision for the Backend Developer Experience group, leading efforts to enhance the tools and frameworks that support our engineering teams. You will collaborate with engineers and leaders to design and operate systems that improve development velocity and operational efficiency. Your role will involve hands-on work, where you will architect solutions that address immediate challenges while anticipating future needs. You will mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. You will also engage with cross-functional stakeholders to align platform investments with broader engineering goals, ensuring that our tools meet the evolving needs of our teams. Your contributions will directly impact the productivity of every engineering team at DoorDash, making this a critical role in our organization.
At DoorDash, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your skills and experience. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. We encourage a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing you with the resources and support needed to excel in your role. Join us in building the future of delivery and making a meaningful impact on our customers and communities.
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