Senior Engineering Manager, Decision Systems at Doordash
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
About the TeamDoorDash is a data driven organization and relies on timely, accurate and reliable data to drive many business and product decisions
The Data Platform owns all the infrastructure necessary to run an operationally efficient analytical data stack
Decision Systems is part of the Data + AI Platform and its goal is to enable Doordash to innovate, optimize and grow with safety and reliability using data driven methodologies
This goal is achieved by building and operating an intelligence & insights driven experimentation platform. The team consists of engineers who work on the end to end workflow of experiments & feature flags, statistical analysis of experiment data, telemetry, monitoring of metrics
The team supports these products via user groups, evangelization, consultation and troubleshooting support for the growing Experimentation needs of the company
The articles published on Switchback experiments and network effect here (1), here (2) and here (3) provide some insight into the use cases and needs of the business.About the RoleAs an Engineering Manager of DoorDash’s Decision Systems (aka Experimentation & Insights), your scope and impact will be enormous given the data driven culture and the expanding and complex business and product needs of a growing successful company
Given the scope and impact, this role requires an experienced leader who brings passion, the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, and the ability to hire, sustain and build a top-class team.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Drive vision & strategy for building the experimentation platform charter and position it to handle the challenges of a rapidly growing business.You will bring your expertise in building and operating high scale systems with a focus on reliability and quality of analyzed data.A well run, successful team via coaching, mentoring and providing technical and career guidance.Build, sustain, and grow a diverse team to address the growing needs of the organization.Collaborate with stakeholders building solutions on top of the platform.Foster a positive and supportive work culture.We’re excited about you because you have…B.S., M.S., or PhD
in Computer Science or equivalent10+ years of industry experience5+ years of experience in an engineering management role.Prior experience in Systems Engineering - you've built meaningful pieces of infrastructure in a cloud computing environment
Bonus if those were data processing systems or distributed systemsFamiliarity with statistical data processing & analyzing toolsFamiliarity with a cloud based environment such as AWSExperience with these specific technologies is not required but helpfulBuilding or using A/B testing infrastructure.Deep understanding of Statistics, ML/AI and large scale Data processingNotice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC OnlyWe use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC
As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications
We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor
Results of the audit may be viewed here: CoveyCompensationThe 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 for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington
$196,100—$288,400 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities
That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash
We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
The Data Platform owns all the infrastructure necessary to run an operationally efficient analytical data stack
Decision Systems is part of the Data + AI Platform and its goal is to enable Doordash to innovate, optimize and grow with safety and reliability using data driven methodologies
This goal is achieved by building and operating an intelligence & insights driven experimentation platform. The team consists of engineers who work on the end to end workflow of experiments & feature flags, statistical analysis of experiment data, telemetry, monitoring of metrics
The team supports these products via user groups, evangelization, consultation and troubleshooting support for the growing Experimentation needs of the company
The articles published on Switchback experiments and network effect here (1), here (2) and here (3) provide some insight into the use cases and needs of the business.About the RoleAs an Engineering Manager of DoorDash’s Decision Systems (aka Experimentation & Insights), your scope and impact will be enormous given the data driven culture and the expanding and complex business and product needs of a growing successful company
Given the scope and impact, this role requires an experienced leader who brings passion, the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, and the ability to hire, sustain and build a top-class team.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Drive vision & strategy for building the experimentation platform charter and position it to handle the challenges of a rapidly growing business.You will bring your expertise in building and operating high scale systems with a focus on reliability and quality of analyzed data.A well run, successful team via coaching, mentoring and providing technical and career guidance.Build, sustain, and grow a diverse team to address the growing needs of the organization.Collaborate with stakeholders building solutions on top of the platform.Foster a positive and supportive work culture.We’re excited about you because you have…B.S., M.S., or PhD
in Computer Science or equivalent10+ years of industry experience5+ years of experience in an engineering management role.Prior experience in Systems Engineering - you've built meaningful pieces of infrastructure in a cloud computing environment
Bonus if those were data processing systems or distributed systemsFamiliarity with statistical data processing & analyzing toolsFamiliarity with a cloud based environment such as AWSExperience with these specific technologies is not required but helpfulBuilding or using A/B testing infrastructure.Deep understanding of Statistics, ML/AI and large scale Data processingNotice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC OnlyWe use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC
As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications
We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor
Results of the audit may be viewed here: CoveyCompensationThe 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 for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington
$196,100—$288,400 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities
That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash
We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
