Applied Machine Learning Engineer

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, aiming to empower local economies.
$119,100 - $252,400
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Logistics

Description For Applied Machine Learning Engineer

DoorDash is seeking an experienced Applied Machine Learning Engineer to join their team and help build the world's most reliable on-demand logistics engine for last-mile retail delivery. In this role, you will utilize robust data and machine learning infrastructure to develop AI solutions that optimize Merchant menus, a critical aspect for both Merchants and Consumers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leveraging computer vision, NLP, GenAI, entity resolution, and Deep Learning to create the best Consumer-facing menus for Merchants.
  • Leading ML-driven product roadmap development with engineering and product leaders.
  • Owning the entire modeling lifecycle, from feature creation to model deployment, experimentation, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Developing production machine learning solutions, both batch and real-time, to provide world-class merchant experiences.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of industry experience developing impactful machine learning models and shipping ML solutions to production.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Operations Research, or Physics.
  • Expertise in applied ML for computer vision, NLP, deep learning, embeddings, and LLMs, with additional familiarity in experimentation and graph-based models.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Python for machine learning, with experience in Spark, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Familiarity with Kotlin/Scala.

DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, parental leave, wellness benefits, and medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where all team members can excel and make impactful decisions.

Join DoorDash to be part of a rapidly growing company that's expanding beyond food delivery to become the go-to platform for any and all goods.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Applied Machine Learning Engineer

  • Leverage computer vision, NLP, GenAI, entity resolution, Deep Learning to create the best Consumer facing menus for Merchants
  • Lead with engineering and product leaders to build ML-driven product roadmap
  • Own the modeling life cycle end-to-end including feature creation, model development and deployment, experimentation, monitoring and explainability, and model maintenance
  • Develop production machine learning solutions batch and realtime to provide the world class merchant experience

Requirements For Applied Machine Learning Engineer

Python
Kotlin
Scala
  • 5+ years of industry experience developing machine learning models with business impact, and shipping ML solutions to production
  • M.S., or PhD. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Operations Research, Physics, or other quantitative fields
  • Expertise in applied ML for computer vision, NLP, deep learning, embeddings, LLMs
  • Ability to communicate technical details to nontechnical stakeholders
  • Strong machine learning background in Python; experience with Spark, PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Familiarity with Kotlin/Scala

Benefits For Applied Machine Learning Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Mental health program

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