Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

A technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, expanding to deliver any and all goods.
$130,600 - $285,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

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 tools and capabilities that enhance the performance characteristics of systems across DoorDash. The position involves developing developer tools, frameworks, and libraries that help identify and address performance, scalability, and efficiency limitations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of backend platform experience and expertise in OOP languages. They'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful initiatives while mentoring junior members. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $130,600 to $285,000 USD based on level and location, plus equity opportunities. DoorDash provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, and parental leave. The company's mission to empower local economies drives their fast-paced, iterative approach to development, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact while growing with a leading technology company.

Last updated 20 hours ago

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 have a large impact
  • Drive collaboration with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders
  • Mentor junior team members, and lead cross functional pods
  • Build foundational pieces that will impact the performance characteristics of systems across DoorDash

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

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

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefit
  • Commuter benefit match
  • Mental health program
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance

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