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Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Server Driven UI Platform

DoorDash

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Senior
160k-235k
26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our mission is to create a world-class server driven UI platform that serves engineers across the company. We create libraries, tools, and frameworks that enable product teams to ship features quickly and reliably. We enable engineers at DoorDash to be among the most productive in the industry. Our success as a platform team depends on the success of the product teams we serve. Because of this, we invest in building a strong community that encourages participation, contribution, and promotes best practices. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Server Driven UI Platform team, you will build foundational pieces in our Backend SDKs supporting Android, iOS, and Web, working closely with engineers, product managers, and engineering managers to deliver impactful initiatives. You will report to the Engineering Manager of our Server Driven UI Platform team in our Developer Platform organization. The role is based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York, NY.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build foundational backend SDKs supporting Android, iOS, and Web, including runtime Kotlin and Golang libraries and development tools.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and engineering managers across the organization to deliver large and impactful initiatives.
  • Help shape and improve engineering culture within the team.
  • Create and implement industry best practices for Kotlin and Golang development.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of Backend development experience.
  • Expertise in Backend development using Golang, Kotlin, and Protobuf.
  • Experience building applications in Web, Android, or iOS.
  • Experience with other Server Driven UI systems.
  • Product mindset and ability to build platform services accordingly.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work closely with systems, people, and software.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with system architectures and diving deep into technical details.
  • Familiarity with development tools like IntelliJ and Cursor-based development tools.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience (6+ years) in backend development is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary within the range of $159,800-$235,000 USD, localized by location.
  • Opportunities for equity grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits, paid time off, and paid sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, mental health programs.

Working at DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate to make impactful decisions with empathy for users. We support employee happiness, health, and well-being through comprehensive benefits and perks. We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community, hiring diverse teams from all backgrounds, and fostering innovation through inclusion and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 28, 2025
Salary160k-235k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About DoorDash

Website

doordash.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Seattle, WA

Industry

Mobile Food Services

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