DoorDash · 1 day ago
Operations Research Scientist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $285K/yr
3+ years expDoorDash is a technology and logistics company focused on empowering local economies. They are seeking an Operations Research Scientist to utilize advanced optimization and machine learning techniques to enhance their logistics platform and improve dispatching efficiency.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Design and implement new algorithm components within our production dispatching system to meet emerging requirements
Integrate state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning techniques to improve the efficiency and quality of our dispatching decisions
Extract insights from logistics system through analyzing data and modeling and translate those insights into production algorithm components
Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product managers, business operators, and more to develop cross-cutting and scalable solutions to guide value for our consumers, dashers, and merchants
Qualification
Required
PhD. or masters in operations research, industrial engineering, computer science or a related field
3+ years of research or industry experience working on complex optimization problems through mathematical programming or metaheuristics
Programming fundamentals, experience in object-oriented and functional programming languages, and an understanding of algorithms
Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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