Software Engineer, Backend (All Teams)
DoorDash USA · Sunnyvale, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- high 455 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 682 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
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
As a Backend Engineer at DoorDash, you will develop and maintain large-scale web applications and backend architecture for various product areas. Your role will involve improving system performance, reliability, and security while transitioning from a monolithic to a microservice architecture. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical challenges that impact the company's logistics engine.
- 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
- B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
- 2+ years of industry experience with backend tech stacks
- Proficiency in using AI coding tools in the software development lifecycle
- Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources
- Experience with service-oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
- Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST)
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
- Role is hybrid with some in-office time expected
- No specific mention of technologies used in the backend stack
- Compensation is based on location and may vary
- Automated recruitment tools are used in the hiring process
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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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