About DoorDash USA
Connecting food lovers with local restaurants
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: DASH) with a major IPO in 2020
- Over 450,000 restaurant partners across the U.S. and Canada
- $2.5 billion raised in funding from top investors
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with 1001+ employees
DoorDash is a leading local food delivery platform headquartered in San Francisco, CA, connecting food lovers with over 450,000 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada. Since its IPO in 2020, which was one of the largest of the year, DoorDash has raised $2.5 billion in funding and now employs over 1,...
🎁 Benefits
DoorDash offers unlimited paid time off, flexible work-from-home opportunities, comprehensive health insurance, a work-from-home stipend, and company ...
🌟 Culture
DoorDash fosters a competitive culture focused on innovation and transparency, particularly in its fee structures for restaurants. The company emphasi...
Staff Engineer • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
DoorDash is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their Search Platform team to build a reliable and scalable search system. You'll work with Java and Machine Learning technologies to enhance search capabilities. This role requires significant experience in software engineering and search technologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems. Your background includes working with search technologies and you understand the complexities involved in indexing and retrieval processes. You are proficient in Java and have experience with machine learning algorithms, which you have applied to improve search relevance and quality.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you can navigate challenges that arise in high-demand systems. You are passionate about creating user-centric experiences and understand the importance of performance and reliability in search functionalities.
Desirable
Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search engines is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP will enhance your ability to contribute to our scalable architecture. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve our search platform.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Search Platform team, you will lead the development of a robust search infrastructure that supports millions of merchants and billions of items. You will design and implement features that enhance search indexing, retrieval, and ranking, ensuring that users can easily find relevant products.
You will collaborate with machine learning engineers to experiment with new algorithms that improve search quality. Your role will involve analyzing performance metrics and making data-driven decisions to optimize the search experience. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of learning within the team.
Your contributions will directly impact the user experience across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Web. You will work closely with product teams to enable rapid experimentation and iteration on new features, ensuring that our search capabilities evolve with user needs.
What we offer
At DoorDash, we value innovation and teamwork. You will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to building a world-class search platform. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to enhance the way consumers discover and interact with products on our platform.
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