Sr. Applications Engineer

Join DoorDash as a Sr. Applications EngineerAbout the TeamDoorDash’s ability to build the best products in the industry, enabling local commerce at global scale, depends on its ability to recruit, engage, grow, and retain the best talent in the industry. The People Applications team at DoorDash leverages state‑of‑the‑art methods and technologies to develop products spanning from recruitment through termination. We’re looking for a talented Application Engineer to join our team and work closely with the people team to drive key technology decisions and innovations within the People experience. Your contributions will help shape the future of our organization as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.About the RoleThe DoorDash People Application team is looking for a Full Stack Engineer with demonstrated experience and knowledge in application development for talent acquisition and employee experiences. You will interact directly with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners across DoorDash to understand requirements, design, build end‑to‑end solutions, and maintain the supporting services for our applications across diverse technical areas for various people functions, all in sync with our people goals.This will be a hybrid role and you will report to the Sr Manager of People Applications.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Build tools and applications to support various people strategiesWork closely with business partners to understand business strategies while aligning product outcomes to create exceptional experiences using various technologyPartner with Product Managers, Analysts, Data Engineers, and other Application Engineers to collaborate on exciting projectsLeverage technical and business knowledge to identify opportunities for improvements.Support troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and deployment of applications to meet requirements, timelines, and execution standardsTrain end‑users and peers on new processes and functionality as neededWe’re excited about you because you have…Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplineYou have 5+ years of industry experience in software development, ideally in HR‑related applicationsKnowledge of frontend technologies such as JavaScript/Typescript (Node/Express), Python (FastAPI), HTML5, and CSS3, ReactExperience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, Cypress, or Playwright for ensuring code quality and reliabilityExperience with databases such as Postgres, MYSQL, Cassandra and scripting knowledge on SQL/PLSQL, with the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performanceStrong foundation in computer science and engineering: algorithms, data structures, programming, databases, design patterns, virtualization, etc.Experience in building large‑scale microservices and applications using cloud services like AWS, GCP, or AzureExperience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferredAbility to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, security, and stability of system resourcesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with remote team members across time zonesYou are outcomes‑oriented, always evaluating whether our solution or team’s activities are achieving the desired, measurable impact, and continuously iterating to ensure the best solutionYou are an owner, always looking for opportunities to learn and better your work productYou are comfortable and thrive in a fast‑paced, continually changing team‑oriented environment and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneouslyWe expect this position to be filled by 12/12/25.CompensationThe successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market‑dependent and may be modified in the future.In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.DoorDash cares about you and your overall well‑being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.Paid time off detailsFor salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $137,400—$202,000 USDAbout DoorDashAt DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door‑to‑door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We’re committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well‑being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr