The Engineering Manager will lead the Merchant AI/ML team at DoorDash, focusing on developing AI solutions that enhance merchant experiences. This role involves collaboration with various teams to define the AI roadmap and deliver scalable AI/ML products. The manager will oversee a team of machine learning engineers, driving innovation in areas such as multimodal AI and generative models. The position emphasizes building a strong engineering culture and mentoring talent within the organization.

• 7+ years of industry experience in machine learning and AI engineering.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing applied scientists and ML engineers.
• A proven track record of building and deploying AI/ML systems at scale.
• Broad knowledge of machine learning with technical depth in areas like computer vision or natural language processing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience at the intersection of product and engineering, using AI to solve real customer problems.

• Lead and grow a team of exceptional AI/ML engineers developing production-grade machine learning solutions.
• Define a multi-year strategy and execute the AI roadmap across key Mx pillars.
• Partner with product and operations to translate merchant pain points into scalable AI-powered solutions.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of ML systems from ideation to continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation in multimodal AI, LLM-driven assistants, and GenAI content creation.
• Foster a strong engineering culture emphasizing experimentation, reliability, and measurable business impact.
• Mentor and develop engineers, shaping the next generation of applied AI leadership at DoorDash.