Software Engineer, Performance Platform

Technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, expanding to deliver any and all goods.
$130,600 - $285,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer, Performance Platform

DoorDash is seeking a Software Engineer for their Performance Platform team to help build foundational tools that impact system performance across the organization. This role is part of the Developer Platform organization and focuses on making performance an integral part of DoorDash's software development lifecycle.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure components that enable DoorDash engineers to measure and optimize their services' performance. You'll be developing tools, frameworks, and libraries that help identify and address performance, scalability, and efficiency limitations across the entire ecosystem.

As a member of this team, you'll collaborate with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers throughout the organization to deliver high-impact initiatives. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in backend platform/infrastructure development, with expertise in languages like Java, Kotlin, or Go.

DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ranges from $130,600 to $285,000 USD (depending on level), equity opportunities, extensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) matching, and various other perks. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

The position is available in several major tech hubs including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Sunnyvale, offering the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing technology company that's transforming local commerce. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about performance optimization, enjoy building developer tools, and want to make a significant impact on a large-scale platform.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Performance Platform

  • Develop and maintain foundational components to measure and tune performance of services/components
  • Take on significant technical challenges and have a large impact
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders

Requirements For Software Engineer, Performance Platform

Java
Kotlin
Go
  • 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend platform/infrastructure teams
  • Proficiency in at least one OOP language (eg. Java, Kotlin, Go, C++/C# etc)
  • Experience building and maintaining platform components at scale
  • Apply a product mindset to platform problems
  • Strive for design simplicity and consistency
  • Solve problems using software to automate or prevent toil

Benefits For Software Engineer, Performance Platform

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefit
  • Commuter benefit match
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program

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