Engineering Manager, Financial Data Platform

San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CAAbout the TeamDoorDash is looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong platform mindset to lead the Financial Data Platform team. The team’s mission is to build foundational systems that collect raw financial data from all DoorDash companies, and process it into a unified, integrated “single source of truth” data model. These systems sit at the intersection of all teams that are serving our three-sided marketplace (Consumers, Merchants, Dashers).Key functions of this team include:Data ingestion & integration: Build SDKs and services that make it extremely easy to ingest and integrate data from all DoorDash products and services.Data quality & governance: Ensure that the data is complete, timely, and accurate. Build intelligent tools that automatically help validate, standardize, and regulate the data, and remediate errors while maintaining strict immutability guarantees.Data storage: Provide a reliable and structured way to store the data, and make it easily accessible with appropriate data controls.About the RoleAs the Engineering Manager for the Financial Data Platform team, you will lead a talented and passionate team of software engineers focused on building and scaling big data systems and platform services that intelligently process billions of events per month. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of exceptional systems that are scalable, reliable, and unlock the best-in-class product and tech innovations. You’ll partner with PMs, data engineers, and senior leadership to define and execute a strategic roadmap that balances scalable platform development with cutting-edge tools.You're excited about this opportunity because you will…Lead and grow a team of exceptional backend and full stack engineers delivering end-to-end engineering solutionsBe the technologist and system thinker who connects the dots between technology and the business and unlocks business opportunities through tech innovationCollaborate with product managers, business leaders, and key stakeholders to determine the team's roadmap and vision, and manage execution against that roadmapProvide architectural guidance and professional development for a team of 8+Encourage innovation, teamwork, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and outside-of-the-box thinkingOversee the hiring process for your team, in partnership with recruiting, to grow a diverse and inclusive teamDrive key business metricsWe're excited about you because you have…BS, MS, or PhD. in Computer Science or related field3+ years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams (backend & web) of 8+ engineers8+ years of industry experienceA customer-centric mindset and will apply that to building out platform servicesStrong product sense and thought partnership with cross-functional peersExperience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimizationAI fluency and proven ability to find innovative applications of AI for financial data platformHumility - willing to get into the details and open to feedbackGrowth mindset – you're eager to expand your skill set and excited to carve out your career path in a hyper-growth settingAdaptability, resiliency, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity – things can change quickly, and you'll need to help the team evolveAbout DoorDashAt 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 with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering 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 InclusionWe’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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22