Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Staff Software Engineer, Backend DoorDash Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Backend role at DoorDash. About The Role DoorDash is building the world’s most reliable on‑demand logistics engine for delivery. We are growing rapidly and expanding Engineering offices around the world. We need Staff Backend Engineers to build and maintain large‑scale, 24/7 global infrastructure that powers DoorDash’s three‑side marketplace of consumers, merchants and dashers. This is a hybrid role with some in‑office time and reports to an Engineering Manager. Responsibilities Build and maintain large‑scale, 24/7 global infrastructure systems that support DoorDash’s marketplace. Work on both Product and Product Platform teams, solving key business problems with elegant technical solutions. Operate backend services and architecture that support all product functionality, consider the big picture, collaborate cross‑functionally and evaluate trade‑offs to maximize business impact. Run cross‑functional projects end to end, mentor junior to mid‑level peers and influence technical roadmaps. You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will… Develop, release and run large‑scale web applications. Define the backend architecture and tech stack for a product area. Improve performance, reliability, scalability and security for backend systems. Be involved in transitioning our monolithic codebase to a microservice‑based architecture. Disrupt logistics by tackling bleeding‑edge technical problems. We're Excited About You Because You Have… B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent. 8+ years of industry experience. Prior experience working with backend tech stacks. Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability and stability of system resources. Experience with service‑oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing and architectural design. Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture ( REST). Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ). Compensation Base salary is localized to the employee’s work location. Pay ranges (for reference)

I4: $130,600—$192,000 USD

I5: $159,800—$235,000 USD

I6: $193,800—$285,000 USD

Opportunities for equity grants are included. Talk to your recruiter for more information. Benefits 401(k) plan with employer matching. 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Wellness benefits, commuter benefits match. Paid time off and paid sick leave. Medical, dental and vision benefits. 11 paid holidays. Disability and basic life insurance. Family‑forming assistance. Mental health program. Paid Time Off Details For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year. For hourly roles: vacation and sick time accrue as described. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development 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 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. 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. Accommodations If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. #J-18808-Ljbffr DoorDash