Software Engineer, Backend (All Teams)
About The Position
DoorDash is seeking experienced backend engineers for Product and Product Platform teams. Engineers will help build and operate the global infrastructure and backend services that power its marketplace of consumers, merchants, and Dashers. Product-focused engineers work at the intersection of product and infrastructure, solving business problems with technical solutions and collaborating across functions to make trade-offs that maximize business impact. The role involves developing and running large-scale web applications, defining backend architecture and technology stacks, improving system performance and reliability, and contributing to the transition from a monolithic codebase to microservices. The position is hybrid, with some in-office time expected, and reports to an Engineering Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of industry experience working with backend technology stacks.
- Proficiency using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, code generation, testing, monitoring, and release.
- Ability to analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources.
- Experience with service-oriented architecture, REST API development, unit testing, and architectural design.
- Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture, including HTTP and REST.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and technologies such as Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, and RabbitMQ.
Responsibilities
- Develop, release, and run large-scale web applications.
- Develop and define backend architecture and the technology stack for a product area.
- Improve the performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems.
- Help transition the monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture.
- Solve technical challenges in logistics and the on-demand delivery marketplace.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and evaluate trade-offs to maximize business impact.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Commuter benefits match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance
- Mental health program
- Equity grant opportunities
- Wellness expense reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
