Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels / All Teams) at DoorDash Canada

DoorDash is seeking a Backend Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of its large-scale, 24x7 global infrastructure. In this role, the individual will work on both product and product platform-based teams, addressing key business challenges through technical solutions. The engineer will operate backend services and architecture, collaborating cross-functionally to maximize business impact.

This role is hybrid with some in-office time expected and will report to an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, releasing, and running large-scale web applications
• Defining backend architecture and tech stack for a product area
• Improving performance, reliability, scalability, and security for backend systems
• Transitioning the monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture
• Tackling bleeding-edge technical problems in logistics

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent
• Prior experience working with backend tech stacks
• Ability to analyze and improve system resource efficiency and scalability
• Experience with service-oriented architecture, REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
• Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ)

DoorDash offers:

• Comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare
• Wellness expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave