Engineering Manager, New Verticals - City Fulfillment Network

The Engineering Manager for New Verticals at DoorDash is responsible for leading a full-stack team of engineers to develop and deliver end-to-end engineering solutions. This role includes engaging in groundbreaking projects, overseeing the team's roadmap, providing architectural guidance, and ensuring successful project execution. Additionally, the manager plays a critical role in hiring and building a diverse team.

Candidates for the Engineering Manager position at DoorDash should possess a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in people management leading full-stack teams. A minimum of 8 years of industry experience, particularly in product-focused environments, is also necessary. Experience in distributed system design and performance optimization is a big plus.

The Engineering Manager at DoorDash contributes to team culture by encouraging innovation, teamwork, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. They provide professional development opportunities, foster a growth mindset, and promote adaptability within the team, ensuring a positive and high-performing work environment.

The Engineering Manager at DoorDash will work on projects that significantly enhance the New Verticals business, including grocery, convenience, alcohol, and retail delivery services. These projects will involve developing innovative features that improve reliability and customer satisfaction, directly impacting millions of users globally.

DoorDash provides a comprehensive benefits package for its Engineering Manager, including a competitive salary, equity grants, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, wellness benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a host of other perks aimed at supporting overall employee well-being.

When discussing your leadership style, focus on adaptability and hands-on guidance. Emphasize your commitment to fostering teamwork and encouraging innovation while ensuring that team members feel valued and empowered.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific project where you faced challenges. Highlight how you collaborated with your team and leveraged your problem-solving skills to achieve successful outcomes.

Discuss how you assess project importance and urgency, considering factors like business goals, team capacity, and customer needs. Explain how you involve your team in the prioritization process to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Talk about your approach to professional development, including mentoring, skill-building workshops, and fostering an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing feedback and pursuing growth opportunities.

Explain your strategies for facilitating cross-functional communication, such as regular check-ins with product managers and designers. Highlight the importance of fostering strong relationships to improve collaboration.

Detail your experience with distributed system design and the specific strategies you've implemented for scaling systems. Mention any performance metrics you've improved and how these changes positively affected user experience.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, focusing on active listening, understanding different perspectives, and promoting open dialogue. Stress the importance of finding common ground to resolve issues collaboratively.

Share your passion for technology and leadership. Discuss your motivation to mentor others, drive innovation, and contribute meaningfully to the company's success while achieving personal growth.

Explain the steps you take to remain informed, such as attending conferences, participating in online forums, and following relevant publications. Talk about how you apply this knowledge to benefit your team and the company.

Express your admiration for DoorDash's mission to empower local economies and your excitement about the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing company in an innovative sector. Convey your alignment with their values of diversity and inclusion.