The Engineering Manager will lead a team within the Merchant Knowledge Platform at DoorDash, focusing on building and operating a global merchant data platform. This role involves shaping the technical vision and roadmap while ensuring the team develops their skills and grows professionally. The manager will collaborate with various teams to prioritize needs and enhance the reliability of merchant data access. The position is hybrid and requires the candidate to be located in the New York Metro Area.

• Experience managing engineers, including coaching and performance management.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and guiding architecture.
• Experience in building and operating large-scale backend or platform systems.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, data access patterns, and reliability.
• Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes and communicate effectively across teams.

• Shape the technical vision and roadmap for the global merchant data platform.
• Guide the design of distributed systems that handle large volumes of data.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to develop reusable platform capabilities.
• Support and coach a team of engineers to enhance their technical skills.
• Improve platform reliability and engineering practices using AI tools.