Engineering Manager, People Applications
DoorDash USA · Washington, D.C.; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Hartford, CT; New Haven, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 94 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- high 462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 135 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.
About this role
The Engineering Manager for People Applications at DoorDash will lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers, focusing on building and scaling applications that enhance the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding. This role involves defining the technical vision, overseeing the development of core People Application features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while embracing AI and automation for improved efficiency.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.
What you need
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams of 5+ engineers
- 7+ years of industry experience in software development, ideally in HR-related applications
- Extensive experience as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-focused development environment
- Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization including leveraging AI to improve velocity
- Experience with Generative AI development and fine-tuning such as setting up prompt flows, agents, guardrails, and knowledge base optimization
What you get
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- wellness benefits
- commuter benefits match
- paid time off and paid sick leave
- medical, dental, and vision benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond NodeJs/TypeScript, React, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes; candidates should inquire about other technologies in use.
- The role is hybrid, which may require flexibility in working hours due to collaboration across time zones.
- The compensation range is based on various factors and may be modified in the future, so candidates should clarify during the interview process.
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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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