Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems — you've designed and implemented complex architectures that support high throughput and low latency. Your experience with event streaming technologies, particularly Kafka, has equipped you with the skills to handle real-time data processing challenges. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, allowing you to navigate the complexities of stateful infrastructure effectively.

You are passionate about developer experience and understand the importance of building tools that empower teams — you believe in creating systems that simplify complexities and enhance productivity. Your technical expertise is complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and objectives. You thrive in environments that challenge you to innovate and improve existing processes, always looking for ways to enhance system reliability and performance.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer on the Event Streaming team, you will lead the design and implementation of DoorDash's event-driven ecosystem — your work will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of our multi-tenant infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with the Storage organization and other teams to build and operate the Event Bus, ensuring it meets the needs of various business lines. Your role will involve architecting solutions that handle high query per second (QPS) workloads while maintaining data consistency and reliability.

You will be responsible for developing standardized APIs and self-serve tooling that simplifies the integration of event streaming capabilities across the organization. Your expertise will guide the implementation of autoscaling features and backpressure mechanisms, allowing product teams to focus on their business logic without worrying about the underlying infrastructure. You will also engage in code reviews and mentorship, helping to elevate the skills of junior engineers on your team.

What we offer

At DoorDash, we provide a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged and supported. You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that power our global operations, contributing to the success of a leading technology company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and delivery services through cutting-edge technology.