Senior Applied Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant New Products and Experience

About the Role We’re looking for a passionate Applied Machine Learning expert to join our team. In this role, you will utilize our robust data and machine learning infrastructure to develop inference and optimization for Merchant Experience and new merchant’s products, such as menu item tax categorization, inventory prediction, logistic service, catering. You will be expected to demonstrate a strong command of production‑level machine learning, a passion to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to lead the strategy and the team to execute. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Build Deep Learning models for logistic ETA that provide the most accurate, scalable and robust time prediction. Utilize deep learning and NLP to predict item categorization, and computer vision to improve non‑restaurant delivery quality. Lead with engineering and product leaders to shape the product roadmap leveraging AI/ML. Own the modeling life cycle end‑to‑end including feature creation, model development and deployment, experimentation, monitoring and explainability, and model maintenance. Being exposed to new opportunities where AI/ML can be used as a lever that benefits new business, new markets, and new regions. We’re excited about you because you have… 5+ years of industry experience developing machine learning models with business impact, and shipping ML solutions to production. PhD. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Operations Research, Physics, or other quantitative fields. Expertise in applied ML for deep learning, computer vision, NLP. Additional familiarity with experimentation and LLMs is a plus! Ability to communicate technical details to nontechnical stakeholders. Strong machine learning background in Python; experience with Spark, PyTorch or TensorFlow preferred. Familiarity with Kotlin/Scala. You keep the mission in mind, take ideas and help them grow using data and rigorous testing, show evidence of progress and then double down. The desire for impact with a growth‑minded and collaborative mindset. Compensation The location‑specific base salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation in other geographies may vary. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary is localized according to employee work location. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well‑being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full‑time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others. In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role also includes opportunities for equity grants. 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. 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. Pay Ranges California Pay Range: $170,600—$255,800 USD New York Pay Range: $170,600—$255,800 USD Washington Pay Range: $170,600—$255,800 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr DoorDash