Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

Technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, empowering local economies through delivery services.
$119,100 - $252,400
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Performance Platform team within the Developer Platform organization. This role focuses on building foundational components that enhance system performance across the entire DoorDash ecosystem. The position offers an opportunity to work on developer tools, frameworks, and libraries that directly impact the performance characteristics of DoorDash's systems.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers across the organization to deliver high-impact initiatives. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools that enable DoorDash engineers to measure and tune service performance effectively. The role requires strong technical expertise in backend infrastructure and platform development, with a focus on performance optimization and scalability.

As a culture carrier for the Performance Platform team, the position involves mentorship opportunities and leading cross-functional teams. The role offers significant technical challenges and the chance to make a substantial impact on DoorDash's infrastructure. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) with matching, and various wellness programs.

DoorDash's mission to empower local economies drives their fast-paced, iterative approach to development. The company is expanding beyond food delivery to become a comprehensive goods delivery platform, offering exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where different perspectives are valued and celebrated.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

  • Develop and maintain foundational components to measure and tune performance of services/components
  • Take on significant technical challenges and drive large impact
  • Drive collaboration with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders
  • Mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional pods
  • Build foundational pieces impacting performance characteristics across DoorDash

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

Java
Go
Kotlin
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend platform/infrastructure teams
  • Proficiency in at least one OOP language (Java, Kotlin, Go, C++/C#)
  • Experience building and maintaining platform components at scale
  • Product mindset for platform problems
  • Focus on design simplicity and consistency
  • Ability to solve problems using software to automate or prevent toil

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Commuter benefit match
  • Mental health program

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