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DoorDash · 1 day ago

Program Manager, Engineering Enablement

DoorDash is building a scalable delivery network and is seeking a Program Manager for their Engineering Enablement team. The role focuses on enhancing developer productivity through program management, communication, and emerging technologies like AI, while supporting onboarding and technical learning initiatives.

AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
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Responsibilities

Own and help scale multi-quarter engineering enablement programs and events across emerging technologies, documentation/tooling, technical learning, and engineering communications with guidance from your manager/team; partner with engineering stakeholders to proactively define scope, milestones, risks, and outcomes for new and existing programs
Design, pilot, and iterate on technical learning offerings (learning paths, workshops, demos, lunch-and-learns) to drive AI and emerging technology adoption and fluency - using stakeholder input and program data to continuously improve and scale what works
Facilitate high-impact live learning sessions for software engineers, tailoring content to different audiences, creating engaging experiences, and folding feedback into future sessions
Help define and maintain north-star metrics and success criteria for enablement programs, tracking progress across workstreams and using data, anecdotes, and experiments to assess impact, highlight trade-offs, and recommend next steps
Craft clear, timely communications for engineering programs and initiatives (announcements, program updates, wiki and intranet resources), ensuring consistency in voice and information discoverability
Operate programs end-to-end with semi-independent ownership - contribute to roadmaps, coordinate stakeholders, support third-party evaluations and vendor management (requirements, cost, and fit analysis), track budgets, and run retrospectives that lead to concrete process and tooling improvements
Facilitate Engineering Bootcamp on a rotating basis with the team, ensuring smooth sessions and sharing feedback with the onboarding DRI; help maintain and iterate on onboarding documentation, content and training materials
Foster an inclusive, learning-first culture by engaging engineers and subject-matter experts as partners in enablement, facilitating discussions, and tailoring approaches and messaging to different teams and personas

Qualification

Program ManagementEmerging TechnologiesTechnical LearningAI AdoptionDocumentation SystemsData-Driven Decision MakingInfluence Without AuthorityCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Required

5+ years of program management (or equivalent) experience delivering cross-functional programs in engineering organizations or technology companies, with a track record of operational excellence and follow-through
You are a clear, concise communicator who can write program docs, newsletters, and change comms that engineers actually read, and tailor messaging to different audiences from ICs to leaders
You're excited about improving developer productivity and experience, and you're curious about how emerging technologies (especially AI) can change how engineers learn, build, and ship
You are proactive about looking for opportunities to use AI and automation to streamline program operations, reduce manual work, and scale successful programs efficiently
You have experience with engineering onboarding and/or facilitation (virtual and in-person) or a strong desire to learn, and you're comfortable presenting to technical audiences and leading live sessions
You've worked with documentation systems and developer tooling and bring a strong eye for information architecture, clarity, and quality in technical content
You're data-driven and comfortable defining KPIs, building or partnering on dashboards, and using both quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback to assess impact and guide iteration
You demonstrate influence without authority, building trusted partnerships with engineers, leaders, and cross-functional teams by listening to their needs and helping align on practical solutions and next steps

Preferred

Experience working with software engineers, and exposure to developer productivity concepts
Familiarity with experimentation and evaluation techniques for AI/developer productivity tools
Experience managing engineering events and learning series (lunch and learns, workshops, tech talks)
Experience designing L&D or onboarding programs for engineers
Background in instructional design (building instructor-led and self-paced content) or technical education is a plus

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program

Company

DoorDash

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DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.

H1B Sponsorship

DoorDash has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (530)
2024 (510)
2023 (413)
2022 (612)
2021 (439)
2020 (126)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.22B
Key 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

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Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
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Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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