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DoorDash USA

Lead Data Scientist

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

As a Lead Data Scientist at DoorDash, you will be responsible for analyzing complex data to drive strategic decisions across the organization. Your role will involve mentoring junior data scientists, influencing product and operations strategies, and developing measurement frameworks to assess success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to present findings and implement data-driven recommendations that address various business challenges.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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

  • A degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar domain
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics
  • Strength in leading through technical expertise
  • Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with experimentation
  • Experience with data pipelines
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional working skills

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 remote work options outside of listed locations
  • Compensation details are broad and based on various factors
  • The role may require interfacing with senior leadership frequently, which could be demanding

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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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