Senior Software Engineering, Backend (All Teams) at DoorDash Canada | CA | Rezi

Senior Software Engineering, Backend (All Teams) at DoorDash Canada

Senior Software Engineering, Backend (All Teams)

DoorDash Canada · CA

3 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineering, Backend (All Teams)

DoorDash Canada · CA

25 days ago
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About the Role

We are seeking Senior Backend Engineers to contribute to both Product and Product Platform teams. You will solve key business problems with technical solutions, operate backend services and architecture, and consider the big picture by collaborating cross-functionally and evaluating trade-offs. Senior Engineers are expected to own projects end-to-end and mentor junior peers. This role is hybrid and reports to an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, release, and run large-scale web applications.
  • Define the backend architecture and tech stack for a product area.
  • Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security of backend systems.
  • Participate in transitioning a monolithic codebase to a microservice-based architecture.
  • Address complex technical problems in logistics.

Requirements

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Prior experience working with backend tech stacks.
  • Proficiency in using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) in the full software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources.
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design.
  • Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST).
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ).

Skills

  • Backend development
  • Architecture design
  • System performance optimization
  • Scalability
  • Security
  • Microservices
  • REST API development
  • Unit testing
  • SQL databases
  • NoSQL databases
  • AI coding tools

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science or equivalent

Benefits

  • Premium healthcare
  • Wellness expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

About the Company

  • At DoorDash, our mission is to empower local economies.
  • We are a technology and logistics company.
  • DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly.
  • We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being.

Equal Opportunity

  • We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities.
  • 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.
  • If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.