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Engineering Manager, Parcel

DoorDash · Seattle, WA

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $239,400 / year
  • Seattle, WA

Job highlights

  • Lead a growing engineering team of 8+.
  • Drive logistics and transportation strategies.
  • Collaborate with business leaders globally.
  • Define product roadmaps and vision.
  • Focus on zero to one initiatives.

About the role

About The Team

DoorDash is looking for an Engineering Manager with strong product sense to oversee building out transportation and logistics strategies for long-distance deliveries across the US. This team is in charge of making big bets to enable DoorDash to think outside of the traditional food delivery box and unlock new opportunities. This is a highly cross functional team, which focuses on both zero to one initiatives as well as scaling mid-maturity businesses to help unlock both merchant growth and earnings opportunities for drivers. The team’s charter will span mobile, backend and web components and involves problems like integrating with external transportation aggregators, developing our in-house TMS and capabilities. The end goal is to build industry leading mid-mile transportation and logistics systems that enables any third-party business to deliver their items anywhere in their city and across the US.

About The Role

Provide technical guidance, leadership and development for a team growing to 8+ engineers across Android, FullStack and Backend.Own the hiring process for your team, in partnership with recruiting, to grow a diverse and inclusive teamCollaborate with business and engineering leaders at multinational corporations to help understand their business needs and formulate them into a world class productEngage with key internal business stakeholders to define the roadmap and vision for our productPartner with analytics and data counterparts to measure impact and success of products and features delivered

Key skills/competency

Engineering Manager, Product Management, Logistics, Transportation, Mobile Development, Backend Development, Full-Stack Development, Team Leadership, Hiring, Strategic Planning.

You're Excited About This Opportunity Because...

  • Strong hands-on technical leader
  • Strong product intuition
  • Able to lead full-stack engineering teams - backend, mobile, and some web
  • High-energy and driven - you’ll do whatever it takes to win
  • You’re an owner - driven, focused, and quick to take ownership of your work
  • Humble - you’re willing to get into the details and you’re open to feedback
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in ambiguity - things change quickly in our fast-paced startup and you’ll need to be able to keep up!
  • Growth-minded - you’re eager to expand your skill set and excited to carve out your career path in a hyper-growth setting
  • Desire for impact - ready to take on a lot of responsibility and work collaboratively with your team

We're Excited About You Because...

  • 2+ years of experience in people management, ideally leading a team size of 8+ and managing senior engineers
  • Prior experience working on a user-facing product
  • Extensive experience as an engineer in a product focused development environment

Compensation

The 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 to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.See Below For Paid Time Off DetailsFor salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$193,800—$285,000 USD

About DoorDash

At 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 by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order 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 Inclusion

We’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.

Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only

We used 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 provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.

Skills & topics

  • Engineering Manager
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Product Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Backend Development
  • Mobile Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Hiring
  • Strategy

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight management experience and product-focused development.
  • Showcase leadership: Emphasize your technical guidance and team growth.
  • Demonstrate product sense: Provide examples of your intuition and collaboration.
  • Research DoorDash: Understand their mission, logistics focus, and growth strategy.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss past project challenges and solutions.

Technical preparation

Review distributed systems design principles.,Understand mobile, backend, and web architectures.,Prepare to discuss system integration strategies.,Familiarize with logistics and TMS concepts.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you mentored engineers.,How do you handle ambiguity and change?,Tell me about a product vision you set.,How do you foster diversity in teams?

Frequently asked questions

What is the expected salary range for the Engineering Manager, Parcel position at DoorDash?
The national base pay range for this Engineering Manager, Parcel position at DoorDash in the United States is $193,800—$285,000 USD annually. This range may vary based on factors like location, skills, and experience. The role also includes opportunities for equity grants. For specific details, it's best to consult with your recruiter.
What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Manager at DoorDash?
As an Engineering Manager at DoorDash, you will provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of 8+ engineers across Android, FullStack, and Backend. You'll own the hiring process, collaborate with business and engineering leaders to define product roadmaps, and partner with data teams to measure product impact.
What experience is required for the Engineering Manager role at DoorDash?
DoorDash is seeking candidates with at least 2 years of people management experience, ideally leading a team of 8 or more senior engineers. Prior experience with user-facing products and extensive engineering experience in a product-focused development environment is also required.
What benefits does DoorDash offer to its employees?
DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, and a mental health program. Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off and 80 hours of paid sick time annually.
How does DoorDash approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?
DoorDash is committed to fostering an inclusive community and hires diverse teams from all backgrounds. They encourage applications from individuals who identify as women, non-binary, 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. They are committed to preventing discrimination and harassment.
What is the work arrangement for the Engineering Manager, Parcel position?
While the job description doesn't explicitly state the work arrangement (on-site, hybrid, or remote), it mentions 'Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only' in specific notices. Given the nature of management roles and the company's structure, it is likely a hybrid or remote-friendly role, but confirmation from the recruiter is recommended.

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What are the technical skills expected from an Engineering Manager at DoorDash?
While this is a management role, strong hands-on technical leadership is expected. You'll be overseeing Android, FullStack, and Backend components, so a solid understanding of these areas is crucial. The ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate with engineers on these stacks is essential.
What does 'zero to one initiatives' mean in the context of the Engineering Manager role at DoorDash?
In this context, 'zero to one initiatives' refers to developing entirely new products, features, or strategies from the ground up. For the Engineering Manager, Parcel role, this means being involved in the initial conceptualization, design, and development of novel transportation and logistics solutions for DoorDash.