Software Engineer, Distributed Databases

DoorDash is seeking a Software Engineer for their Database and Messaging team, focused on building and operating online stateful systems. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like CockroachDB, Kafka, AWS Aurora, Cassandra, and AWS ElastiCache.

The position offers an opportunity to make significant impacts by:

• Improving scalability and reliability of database infrastructure
• Developing expertise in Cockroach DB implementation
• Building automation tools for Cassandra and Cockroach DB
• Creating data gateway services for cloud systems
• Developing client abstractions and APIs

DoorDash, founded in 2013 and now public, operates as a full-stack delivery service, partnering with merchants and managing their own logistics software. The company is backed by prestigious investors including Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Andreesen Horowitz.

This role is perfect for engineers passionate about distributed systems and database technologies who want to work on foundational infrastructure. You'll be joining a company that not only focuses on food delivery but also aims to empower local economies and build the world's first real-time logistics company.

The position offers the flexibility of remote work while being part of a team that's making a real impact on small businesses and local communities. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that powers one of the leading delivery platforms in the industry, with the opportunity to shape the future of distributed database systems at scale.