AI Application Engineer, People Applications

DoorDash's People Applications team is seeking an AI Application Engineer to develop products for the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to termination. This role involves working with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to design and build end-to-end solutions for various people functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying AI/ML solutions, particularly Generative AI (LLMs), for customer-facing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build tools and resources for optimal employee experience
• Deploy cutting-edge ML tools, including Generative AI, to scale technology solutions
• Solve critical needs for a global workforce of tens of thousands
• Own and innovate in people technology and analytics

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years experience in developing and deploying ML solutions, ideally including LLMs
• 5+ years in general software development
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Express.js, Node.js, and Postgres
• Experience with AI solution design and implementation
• Understanding of ML algorithms and principles
• Experience with data preprocessing, mining, and analysis
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) and big data technologies
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and AI model deployment
• Experience with version control and Agile/Scrum development

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Generative AI frameworks (LangChain, Hugging Face, Llama Index)
• Knowledge of RAG implementation and optimization
• Experience with Generative AI development, fine-tuning, and prompt engineering

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of DoorDash's people technology, working with a global team to solve complex challenges in employee and candidate experiences. The position comes with a competitive salary range and benefits package, including equity grants, 401(k) with employer match, and comprehensive health coverage.