Engineering Manager, Backend Frameworks
Core
Lead the Backend Frameworks team to build foundational components, technical standards, and frameworks (Python, Go, Kotlin) enabling DoorDash engineers to build, ship, and operate services at scale.
Role type
Engineering Manager, Backend Frameworks
Builds
Backend application frameworks and technical standards for all DoorDash engineering teams
Domain
Food delivery technology / Distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Kotlin, Go, Python, distributed systems design, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, architectural strategy
Preferred skills
Greenfield initiative experience, balancing quality with velocity, deep technical expertise
Technologies
Python, Go, Kotlin, Java
Responsibilities
Define and build backend frameworks and technical standards; partner with senior engineers and stakeholders on system design; guide team through ambiguity and industry best practices; drive alignment across teams and disciplines; build and grow a diverse engineering team
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership