Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant Tax Categorization Service

Technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, focusing on last-mile retail delivery.
$203,500 - $299,300
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant Tax Categorization Service

DoorDash is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead their Merchant Tax Categorization Service initiative. This role combines advanced ML expertise with practical business impact, focusing on developing AI/ML solutions to manage tax categorization for billions of items across restaurants and non-restaurant merchants. The position requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas like NLP, LLM, and multi-modality models. As a staff engineer, you'll lead the development of cutting-edge ML solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive AI product strategy. The role offers competitive compensation ($203,500-$299,300), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing technology company that's transforming local economies. DoorDash provides a collaborative environment where you can make significant impact while working with state-of-the-art ML technologies. The position is available in major tech hubs including San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle, and New York, offering flexibility in location while maintaining a strong focus on innovation and technical excellence.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant Tax Categorization Service

  • Lead and develop cutting-edge ML-driven tax catalog solutions using Generative AI
  • Design ML products to solve large scale categorization problems
  • Lead with engineering and product leaders to shape the product roadmap
  • Own the modeling life cycle end-to-end
  • Identify new opportunities where AI/ML can benefit new business, markets, and regions

Requirements For Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant Tax Categorization Service

Python
Scala
Kotlin
  • 6+ years of industry experience leading and developing advanced machine learning models
  • Expertise in applied ML for deep learning, NLP, LLM, and multi-modality models
  • M.S., or PhD. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Physics, or other quantitative fields
  • Strong machine learning background in Python; experience with Spark, PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Familiarity with Kotlin/Scala
  • Ability to communicate technical details to nontechnical stakeholders

Benefits For Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Merchant Tax Categorization Service

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefit
  • Commuter benefit match
  • Mental health program
  • Flexible vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance

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