Global Head of Economics Research, Head Economist
DoorDash USA · Washington D.C.
Posted about 2 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 51 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- 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
- 2026-09-23
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 Global Head of Economics Research at DoorDash will lead the company's economic research function, analyzing the impact of DoorDash on local economies and shaping policy narratives. This role involves managing a team, producing public-facing analyses, and collaborating with various internal teams to communicate insights effectively to policymakers and the media.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- PhD in Economics or a similar domain
- 10+ years of experience in economic research, data analytics, economic or management consulting, or a related quantitative role
- Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex findings to non-technical audiences
- Expertise in SQL and statistical analysis (e.g. hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions)
- Familiarity with one or more analytics & visualization tools
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to scale and enhance research impact
Nice to have
- Experience working in-house at a technology company
- Experience in government
- International experience
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 salary mentioned, only a range provided
- Role involves significant external communication, which may require public speaking and media engagement
- Fast-paced and ambiguous work environment may not suit everyone
Summarised from DoorDash USA's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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