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Lead Data Scientist

DoorDash

Location

San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/7/2026

Compensation

$219,700 - $323,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+1% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Analytics team at DoorDash is seeking experienced Data Scientists to enhance measurement, strategy, and decision-making through Advanced Analytics. This role involves deep data analysis to address critical business challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement actionable insights. Data Scientists will play a key role in influencing product and operations strategies while mentoring junior team members. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive operational change and contribute to the growth of DoorDash's global platform.

Requirements

  • A degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar domain.
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics, primarily in related industries.
  • Strong technical skills and the ability to apply them in a business context.
  • Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with experimentation.
  • Experience with data pipelines.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and influence junior Data Scientists in investigating complex issues.
  • Make actionable recommendations based on data to influence the Product and Operations roadmap.
  • Interface frequently with senior leadership to showcase the team's work.
  • Drive measurement strategy by defining success metrics and implementing best practices.
  • Develop a strategic learning roadmap based on data observations and hypotheses.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Doordash Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

92

FY2026

Approval rate

97.5%

FY2026

LCA certified

140

FY2026

Entry-level share

20.7%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-74%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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