About the job
About the Team
The Launchpad team comprises innovative engineers who work closely with our VP of Product & Design and our Co-founder to uncover strategic business opportunities and develop cutting-edge solutions.
About the Role
DoorDash is seeking a seasoned backend engineer to take charge of a confidential initiative. Over the last year, the Launchpad team has gained significant traction with a range of emerging hardware-integrated products. This is a hands-on technical position focused on designing backend systems and APIs that must function flawlessly 24/7, regardless of network conditions, while rapidly deploying new features and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Hardware teams.
You will report directly to the Head of Launchpad Engineering.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…
- Design robust backend solutions to support in-field hardware devices around the clock.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Business leaders, and key stakeholders to define the team’s roadmap and vision, and oversee the execution of that roadmap.
- Thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced business environment.
- Promote innovation, teamwork, the implementation of advanced technologies, and creative problem-solving.
We’re Excited About You Because You Have…
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Over 10 years of industry experience.
- Proven experience leading complex distributed systems projects and mentoring other engineers.
- A strong background as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-oriented development environment.
- Extensive experience in designing and scaling backend services for performance and reliability.
- A track record of shipping consumer-facing products at scale.

