Engineering Manager, New Verticals - City Fulfillment Network

DoorDash USA•Seattle, WA

19d

About The Position

About the Team The New Verticals group is a collection of Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and Operators defining and building on our vision of connecting customers to the best of their cities all across the world – whether that's a new neighborhood restaurant, a trusted nearby grocery store, or a local retailer. About the Role DoorDash is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the City Fulfillment Network engineering team. This team is responsible for making DoorDash even more reliable when it comes to fulfilling all the items that customers order. If it’s available in your city, we’ll find it and deliver it to you. As an Engineering Manager, you will partner closely with world class engineers, designers, product managers and operators for developing and developing highly visible features used by millions of users worldwide. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Grow a full-stack team of world class backend and client-side engineers delivering end-to-end engineering solutions Engage in groundbreaking projects from inception that will substantially enhance the growth of our New Verticals business - Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol & Retail Work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and Operators to develop the team's roadmap and oversee its successful execution Provide architectural guidance and professional development for a team of 8+ Encourage innovation, teamwork, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and outside-of-the-box thinking Oversee the hiring process for your team, in partnership with recruiting, to grow a diverse and inclusive team Join the leadership team that is impacting a trillion dollar business from near inception

Requirements

BS, M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or related field
3+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams (backend, web, & mobile) 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
Hands-on leadership, strong product intuition, and deep care for the customer
Humility - willing to get into the details and open to feedback
Growth mindset - you're eager to expand your skill set and excited to carve out your career path in a hyper-growth setting
Adaptability, resiliency, and ability to thrive in ambiguity - things can change quickly, and you'll need to help the team evolve

Responsibilities

Grow a full-stack team of world class backend and client-side engineers delivering end-to-end engineering solutions
Engage in groundbreaking projects from inception that will substantially enhance the growth of our New Verticals business - Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol & Retail
Work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and Operators to develop the team's roadmap and oversee its successful execution
Provide architectural guidance and professional development for a team of 8+
Encourage innovation, teamwork, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and outside-of-the-box thinking
Oversee the hiring process for your team, in partnership with recruiting, to grow a diverse and inclusive team
Join the leadership team that is impacting a trillion dollar business from near inception

Benefits

a 401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
disability and basic life insurance
family-forming assistance
a mental health program