Engineering Manager - Drive Growth

Overview Engineering Manager – Platform Service at DoorDash role overview. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact engineering team working on mission-critical platform services. This role is central to shaping the future of our delivery platform, powering last-mile logistics across a wide range of verticals. You will guide teams in building reliable, scalable systems and customer-facing platforms, while driving platform reliability, scalability, and engineering velocity to support growth at global scale. Beyond optimizing established systems, you will also champion 0→1 initiatives—identifying, launching, and growing new products and capabilities that unlock untapped opportunities and set the foundation for our next wave of innovation. Responsibilities Lead and grow a team of exceptional engineers delivering high-quality, scalable platforms and services. Drive the evolution of core infrastructure, advancing reliability, APIs, and engineering velocity. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Business, and Operations partners to define the roadmap and deliver against ambitious goals. Provide technical leadership through architectural guidance, code reviews, and professional development for a team of 8+. Foster a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Grow the team by partnering with Recruiting to hire diverse, inclusive, and top-tier talent. Qualifications Hands-on leadership and strong product intuition 2+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams (backend, web) of 8+ engineers 8+ years of industry experience Extensive experience as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-focused development environment Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization Humility - willing to get into the details and open to feedback Growth mindset - eager to expand skill set in a hyper-growth setting Adaptability, resiliency, and ability to thrive in ambiguity Compensation and Benefits Base salary is localized by location and ranges are market-dependent. The compensation package may include equity grants. DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave where applicable, and additional programs for mental health and family-forming assistance. For more details, see the careers page. Inclusion and Compliance We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to maintaining a non-discriminatory workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities. We comply with applicable hiring regulations and provide accommodations on request during the recruiting process. #J-18808-Ljbffr DoorDash