DoorDash

Software Engineer, Backend (All Teams)

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22 hours ago
Seattle, WA, USA +3 moreMid Level
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Base Salary

$131k - $192k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop, release, and operate large-scale web applications.
  • Define backend architecture and technology stacks for product areas.
  • Improve the performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems.
  • Help transition the monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture.
  • Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources.
  • Use AI coding tools across software design, code generation, testing, monitoring, and release activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and evaluate technical trade-offs to maximize business impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD 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.
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture, REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design.
  • Understanding of modern web stacks and HTTP and REST architecture.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including technologies such as Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, and RabbitMQ.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with some in-office time expected.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 11 paid holidays, disability insurance, and basic life insurance.
  • Family-forming assistance and a mental health program.
  • Equity grant opportunities in addition to base salary.

Tech Stack

ElasticsearchPostgreSQLRabbitMQRedisSQL

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DoorDash

About DoorDash

10,000+ employees

DoorDash builds a marketplace and logistics platform that connects consumers with local restaurants and retailers for on-demand delivery and pickup, powered by a network of independent Dashers. It earns through delivery fees, merchant commissions, advertising, DashPass subscriptions, and white-label fulfillment via DoorDash Drive. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the public company operates across the U.S. and selected international markets, and also researches automation through DoorDash Labs.

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