Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering

DoorDash USA

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $130,600 - $285,000 usd depending on level; ...
On-site
8+ years professional engineering experience
6+ years data platform or data engineering
Proficiency in ai coding tools like cursor
The Data Engineering team builds database solutions that serve as the foundation for decision-making across DoorDash

Job Summary

  • The Data Engineering team builds database solutions that serve as the foundation for decision-making across DoorDash.
  • This role involves owning critical data systems and designing large-scale, high-performance data models for Data Lake and Warehouse.
  • DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and equity grants.

Matching Summary

The Data Engineering team builds database solutions that serve as the foundation for decision-making across DoorDash.

Salary

Base: $130,600 - $285,000 USD depending on level; Equity: Opportunities for equity grants included; Benefits: 401(k) matching, 16 weeks parental leave, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional engineering experience
  • 6+ years data platform or data engineering
  • Proficiency in AI coding tools like Cursor
  • 4+ years ETL orchestration with Airflow
  • Expertise in Spark, Presto, and streaming technologies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience onboarding and supporting engineers
  • Strategic thinking for market analysis
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication with non-technical teams

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years hands-on engineering and technical leadership
  • 6+ years experience in data platform roles
  • 4+ years experience with distributed data ecosystems
  • Located near San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Seattle hubs

Work Rights

Must be located near one of our engineering hubs indicated above

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