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Staff Software Engineer, Backend
DoorDash USA
New York, NY; Seattle, WAPosted Jul 17, 2026 · 2d ago
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About this role
DoorDash is seeking experienced Staff Backend Engineers to build and maintain large-scale, 24x7 global infrastructure systems. This hybrid role involves working on both product and platform teams, focusing on developing backend architecture, improving system performance and scalability, and transitioning to a microservice-based architecture. You will lead cross-functional projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence technical roadmaps.
What we are looking for
6- Develop and maintain large-scale 24x7 global infrastructure systems
- Design and define backend architecture and tech stack
- Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems
- Transition monolithic codebase to microservices
- Lead cross-functional projects and mentor junior engineers
- Influence technical roadmaps
Skills mentioned
2SQLRedis
