The Engineering Manager will lead the Backend Frameworks team at DoorDash, focusing on building backend application frameworks for all engineering teams. This role involves setting the technical vision and driving execution to enhance platform reliability, velocity, and efficiency. The manager will collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to address immediate pain points and anticipate future needs. The position requires leadership in both greenfield initiatives and established offerings, with a significant influence on the company's technical standards.

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with expert proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Go, or Python.
• 3+ years of experience designing and operating distributed systems and platform components at scale.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• A strong bias for action and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.

• Develop and maintain foundational components to enable DoorDash engineers to excel at backend engineering.
• Champion data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the team.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to drive long-term architectural direction.
• Guide the team through ambiguity while leveraging industry best practices.
• Communicate technical strategies clearly across teams and to executives.
• Drive alignment across teams and lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives.
• Build, sustain, and grow a diverse team to meet the organization's needs.