DoorDash is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact engineering team working on mission-critical platform services to shape the future of their delivery platform and power last-mile logistics across a wide range of verticals.
Requirements
- Hands-on leadership and strong product intuition
- Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization
- Extensive experience as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-focused development environment
- 2+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams (backend, web) of 8+ engineers
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Humility - willing to get into the details and open to feedback
- Growth mindset - eager to expand skill set and excited to carve out career path in a hyper-growth setting
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.
- 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.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Business, and Operations partners to define the roadmap and deliver against ambitious goals.
- Champion 01 initiatives—identifying, launching, and growing new products and capabilities that unlock untapped opportunities and set the foundation for the next wave of innovation.
Other
- 2+ years of experience in people management
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Growth mindset - eager to expand skill set and excited to carve out career path in a hyper-growth setting
- Adaptability, resiliency, and ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Commitment to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being
