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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Director, IT Internal Audit to lead the strategy, execution and evolution of DoorDash’s global IT audit function. In this highly visible role, you will help shape the technology risk management practices across DoorDash - you will oversee a broad portfolio of audits, including IT SOX, cybersecurity, data governance, AI governance, and operational technology. You will report directly to the Chief Audit Executive and serve as a strategic advisor to DoorDash’s technology, security, and engineering leaders. This role demands someone who can balance strategy with execution, anticipate emerging technology risks, foster strong cross-functional partnerships, translate complex technical concepts into meaningful business insights, and operate at the lowest level of detail. You will partner with teams across Security, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Privacy Legal, AI, Product, and Compliance to strengthen our risk posture and drive a data-driven approach to auditing.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of IT Internal Controls and Assurance
Define and execute a forward-looking IT Internal Audit strategy aligned with DoorDash’s business goals and technology roadmap.
Partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, and monitor key technology risks, including those tied to digital transformation and AI adoption.
Collaborate closely with business and engineering leaders to understand their strategic objectives and provide guidance on navigating IT compliance in a practical, business-first focused manner.
Shape the annual IT audit plan to strike the right balance between compliance, operational resilience, and innovation.
Drive the use of data analytics and automation to expand audit coverage and deliver more impactful insights.
Oversee DoorDash’s global IT SOX compliance program, maintaining a strong and scalable control environment across our complex and evolving technology landscapes.
Act as a trusted partner to external auditors and the Audit Committee, ensuring transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement in IT governance.
Foster a proactive control mindset by embedding governance principles into how technology is designed, built, and operated.
Establish and lead the development of DoorDash’s AI and ML audit strategy, focusing on accountability, fairness, data ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Partner with AI Governance and technology leaders to define principles for model risk management and AI lifecycle assurance.
Serve as a thought leader on emerging technology and AI risk, representing Internal Audit with senior stakeholders.
Drive the integration of AI risk considerations into the broader enterprise risk framework.
Provide strategic oversight of audits focused on data governance, privacy, and information integrity.
Partner with data, security, and privacy leaders to build an enterprise-wide data control framework that supports business growth while meeting compliance requirements.
Champion a culture of data accountability and transparency, ensuring that data-driven decisions are built on reliable, well-controlled infrastructure.
Promote the adoption of scalable tools and metrics to monitor data risk and enable proactive remediation.
Oversee global IT operational audit programs focused on systems resilience, change management, and technology modernization.
Anticipate and assess risks tied to major platform migrations, automation initiatives, and global expansion projects.
Partner with technology and business leaders to embed risk management principles into digital transformation and product lifecycle initiatives.
Shape and lead DoorDash’s global cybersecurity audit and assurance program.
Provide meaningful insights on cybersecurity threat posture, vulnerability management, and incident readiness to leadership and the Audit Committee.
Partner with Global Security Governance and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, and emerging regulatory standards.
Establish a proactive, analytics-based approach to monitor cybersecurity risks and strengthen organizational resilience.
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of IT and cybersecurity auditors, empowering them to grow and deliver impactful work.
Manage co-sourced partners to ensure high-quality deliverables and alignment with DoorDash’s culture and goals.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment where innovation, curiosity and critical thinking thrive.
Drive the preparation and presentation of IT audit findings, insights, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.
Collaborate with external auditors to coordinate audit activities, drive efficiency, and avoid overlap or duplication of efforts.
Contribute to enterprise risk management and other strategic initiatives that strengthen DoorDash’s overall control environment and governance maturity.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, IT audit, or risk management within a complex, global, fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Deep technical expertise in IT controls, ITGC, data governance, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, systems implementation, and emerging tech risks (AI/ML, privacy, automation).
Hands-on leader with the ability to operationalize IT compliance initiatives, drive execution, and ensure practical implementation of governance and control frameworks.
Proven ability to oversee the governance of complex, cross-functional system implementations, ensuring alignment with enterprise control frameworks, risk management objectives, and business outcomes.
Skilled in leveraging automation and next-generation technologies (e.g. GenAI) to enhance audit efficiency, expand coverage, and deliver deeper, data-driven insights.
Demonstrated ability to navigate and assess complex technical and control environments, diagnose underlying issues, and design tailored, effective solutions suited to dynamic marketplace platforms.
Proven leadership experience building and leading high-performing, geographically distributed teams and managing third-party co-source providers.
Strong familiarity with frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 420001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and relevant SOX ITGC requirements.
Experience collaborating across Engineering, Security, and Product functions to embed governance into technology design.
Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

Skills

IT controls
ITGC
data governance
cybersecurity
cloud architecture
systems implementation
emerging tech risks (AI/ML, privacy, automation)
automation
GenAI
COSO
COBIT
NIST
ISO 27001
ISO 420001
SOC 2
PCI DSS
SOX ITGC
risk management
governance
communication
leadership

Location

NYC
Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Remote

Experience Level

Senior
15+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$249,600—$312,000 USD

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Flexible paid time off/vacation for salaried roles
80 hours of paid sick time per year for salaried roles

About the Company

DoorDash’s Internal Audit team provides independent assurance that the company’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively.
DoorDash is rapidly growing - we are expanding in multiple geos and launching new products. This exciting growth allows us to drive creative analysis, strategy, and solutions. Our focus areas include financial, operational, regulatory, security, IT, and more.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.