
Software Engineer, iOS (All Teams)
DoorDash · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $192,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Build and maintain large-scale global infrastructure.
- Develop features used by millions globally.
- Solve complex real-time data problems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on new features.
- Iterate on mobile apps with industry standards.
About the role
About The Role
DoorDash is building the world's most reliable on-demand, logistics engine for delivery. We are continuing to grow rapidly and expanding our Engineering offices globally! We are looking for iOS Engineers to build and maintain a large scale 24x7 global infrastructure system that powers DoorDash's 3-sided marketplace of Consumers, Merchants and Dashers.
We’re looking for iOS Engineers who want to work on building an app that’s used by millions of people and critical to local entrepreneurs building their online presence. We’ve seen significant growth in our codebase and number of developers and we’d love for you to bring a piece of your culture and experiences into ours so that we can continue to improve our processes and architecture. Whether you’re an engineer interested in scaling our mobile infrastructure or building awesome product features, we’d love to talk to you!
This role is hybrid with some in-office time expected and will report to an Engineering Manager.
You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…
- Work within our engineering teams to build exciting features
- Improve our code base through continuous refactoring
- Solve challenging real-time data transfer and synchronization problems
- Extend and implement our APIs
- Implement unit tests
- Keep up-to-date with the industry standards of iOS development
We're Excited About You Because You Have…
- B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
- Expert at Swift, and iOS SDK
- Familiarity with networking, storage, and Cocoapods
- Systems and OOP knowledge
- Experience building, launching, and iterating on mobile apps
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.
Paid Time Off Details
- For 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 ranges for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.
I4: $130,600—$192,000 USD
I5: $159,800—$235,000 USD
I6: $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.
Key skills/competency
- Swift Development
- iOS SDK
- Mobile App Development
- API Implementation
- Unit Testing
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Networking
- Storage Management
- Cocoapods
- Software Refactoring
Skills & topics
- iOS Software Engineer
- Swift
- iOS SDK
- Mobile Development
- App Engineering
- API Development
- Software Architecture
- Logistics Technology
- Delivery Platform
- Software Refactoring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Swift, iOS SDK, and mobile app experience.
- Showcase projects: Detail your experience building, launching, and iterating on apps.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on Swift, OOP, networking, and testing.
- Understand DoorDash: Research their mission, marketplace model, and tech challenges.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected work arrangement for the iOS Software Engineer role at DoorDash?
- The iOS Software Engineer role at DoorDash is a hybrid position, requiring some in-office time. You will report to an Engineering Manager.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an iOS Software Engineer at DoorDash?
- As an iOS Software Engineer at DoorDash, you will build and maintain large-scale global infrastructure, develop new features for millions of users, solve real-time data synchronization challenges, implement APIs, and write unit tests.
- What technical skills are most important for this iOS Software Engineer position at DoorDash?
- The most important technical skills for this role include expertise in Swift and the iOS SDK, familiarity with networking, storage, Cocoapods, and a strong understanding of systems and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- What are the salary ranges for the iOS Software Engineer role at DoorDash?
- The national base pay ranges for this position vary by level: I4 ($130,600–$192,000 USD), I5 ($159,800–$235,000 USD), and I6 ($193,800–$285,000 USD). Compensation is localized and may include equity grants.
- Does DoorDash offer benefits for iOS Software Engineers?
- Yes, DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits, paid time off, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more.
- What is DoorDash's approach to diversity and inclusion for iOS Software Engineers?
- DoorDash is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, striving for true innovation through inclusivity.
- How does DoorDash handle NYC-specific hiring regulations for the iOS Software Engineer role?
- For jobs in NYC or remote jobs associated with NYC offices, DoorDash uses Covey as part of its hiring process. This tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor.
- What is the educational requirement for the iOS Software Engineer position at DoorDash?
- A B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree is required for the iOS Software Engineer position.
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