Software Engineer, Storage
DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY
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
The Software Engineer in Storage will be part of a team focused on building and operating a high-performance data abstraction layer that enhances the reliability and efficiency of distributed storage systems. Responsibilities include optimizing data storage systems, developing control-plane services, implementing caching strategies, and collaborating across various teams to improve data access and performance. The role emphasizes innovation in storage architecture and requires a strong background in distributed systems and databases.
- 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
- 2+ years of fulltime working experience in designing, building and maintaining scalable, distributed data infrastructure
- Proficiency in GoLang or Java with expertise in multi-threading, distributed systems, and databases
- Deep expertise in NoSQL databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar) and distributed caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
- Experience in building and optimizing high-scale data storage systems focusing on reliability, availability, and performance
- Expertise in workflow/orchestration engines (Temporal/Cadence/Argo, job runners) and modeling long-running, stateful workflows
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment with a proven track record of delivering impactful storage solutions.
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 technology stack beyond the listed systems
- Role requires being located in specific cities for a hybrid position
- Compensation is based on various factors and ranges are market-dependent, which may change in the future.
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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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