Software Engineer, Backend

Job summary

Develop, release, and maintain large-scale backend services and infrastructure to support a global logistics marketplace. Collaborate cross-functionally to define architecture and improve the performance, reliability, and security of backend systems.

Job details

[https://click.appcast.io/greenhouse-te8/a31.png?ent=34&e=22630&t=1701374353806] [https://track.jobadx.com/v1/i.gif?utm_pixel=224e990b-8ff4-4287-8d5d-2ff09647f181&utm_ptz=EST&utm_rqt=track] ABOUT THE TEAM DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery! We're looking for experienced engineers to join our fast-growing engineering team to help us develop a 24x7, global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash’s three-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and dashers. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for Backend Engineers to work on both Product and Product Platform based teams. Product focused Engineers work at the intersection of product and infrastructure to solve key business problems with elegant technical solutions. You'll operate our backend services and architecture that support all product functionality and will be challenged to consider the big picture -- collaborating cross-functionally, as well as evaluating and executing on trade-offs to maximize business impact for the company. This role is hybrid with some in-office time expected and will report to an Engineering Manager. YOU'RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL… * Develop, release and run large-scale web applications * Develop and define the backend architecture and tech stack for a product area * Improve performance, reliability, scalability and security for our backend systems * Be involved in transitioning our monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture * Completely disrupt logistics by tackling bleeding-edge, technical problems WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE… * B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent * Prior experience working with backend tech stacks * Proficiency in using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) in the full software development lifecycle, including designing, generating code, testing, monitoring and releasing software * Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources * Experience with service oriented architecture, writing REST API's, unit testing, and architectural design * Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST) * Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ) Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound [https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound] from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound [https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound] again on June 29, 2024. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey [https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144] COMPENSATION Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees, that includes paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefit and several paid holidays. Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, an RRSP including an employer match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here [https://careers.doordash.com/]. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within British Columbia. I4 $120,000—$150,000 CAD I5 $149,500—$187,000 CAD I6 $185,000—$231,500 CAD ABOUT DOORDASH At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. Beware of recruitment scams: DASH Brands will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about DASH Brands' legitimate recruiting process at careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness [http://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness].

What you’ll do

Develop, release, and maintain large-scale backend services and infrastructure to support a global logistics marketplace. Collaborate cross-functionally to define architecture and improve the performance, reliability, and security of backend systems.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or equivalent and prior experience with backend technology stacks. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in service-oriented architecture, database management, and modern web standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off • Paid parental leave • Wellness benefit • Paid holidays • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Disability insurance • Life insurance • RRSP with employer match • Mental health program • Equity grants

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• REST APIs · Preferred
• Redis · Preferred
• PostgreSQL · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Backend development
• Software architecture
• Microservices
• REST APIs
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• Redis
• Elasticsearch
• RabbitMQ
• System scalability
• Unit testing
• AI coding tools
• Logistics systems
• Claude Code
• Empathy
• Business Problems
• Time Off Management
• Quick Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Architectural Design
• Auditing
• Unit Testing
• Mental Health
• Business Continuity Planning
• Computer Science
• Software Development Life Cycle
• Economics
• Engineering Management
• Scalability
• Innovation
• PostgreSQL
• Monolithic Software Architecture
• RESTful API
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Web Applications
• Reliability
• Code Testing
• Codebase

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Back End Software Engineer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers