Backend Engineer

DoorDash, the leading on-demand logistics platform, is seeking Backend Engineers to join their rapidly growing engineering team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale 24x7 global infrastructure system that powers their three-sided marketplace connecting consumers, merchants, and dashers.

The position involves working on both product and platform teams, where you'll be at the intersection of product development and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that support all product functionality, while considering the broader impact of technical decisions on business outcomes. The role requires collaboration across teams and careful evaluation of trade-offs to maximize business impact.

As a Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing large-scale web applications, defining architecture for product areas, and improving system performance, reliability, and security. A significant aspect of the role involves transitioning from a monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture, presenting unique technical challenges in the logistics space.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of industry experience with backend technologies, strong knowledge of service-oriented architecture, and expertise in database systems. You'll work with modern technologies including PostgreSQL, Redis, and various SQL/NoSQL databases, while implementing REST APIs and maintaining high standards for code quality through unit testing.

DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, equity grants, 401(k) with employer match, complete healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, and wellness benefits. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where all perspectives are valued and encouraged to contribute to the company's mission of empowering local economies.

This hybrid role provides the flexibility of remote work while maintaining some in-office presence, allowing for effective collaboration and team building. Join DoorDash to be part of a rapidly growing company that's revolutionizing the logistics and delivery industry while tackling complex technical challenges at scale.