DoorDash · 8 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Merchant, AI/ML
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$194K/yr - $285K/yr
7+ years expDoorDash is a technology and logistics company that empowers local economies. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Merchant AI/ML team, focusing on the design and deployment of AI product solutions that enhance merchant experiences.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of exceptional AI/ML engineers developing production-grade machine learning and generative AI solutions for the merchant ecosystem
Define a multi-year strategy and execute the AI roadmap across key Mx pillars — Onboarding, Menu Media Understanding & Generation, Menu Metadata Intelligence, and Agentic Task Automation
Partner with product and operations to translate merchant pain points into scalable AI-powered solutions
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of ML systems — from ideation and experimentation to productionization and continuous improvement
Drive innovation in multimodal AI, LLM-driven assistants, and GenAI content creation
Foster a strong engineering culture emphasizing experimentation, reliability, and measurable business impact
Mentor and develop engineers, shaping the next generation of applied AI leadership at DoorDash
Qualification
Required
7+ years of industry experience in machine learning and AI engineering, including 2+ years of leadership experience managing applied scientists and ML engineers
A proven track record of building and deploying AI/ML systems at scale, with shipped AI-powered products that have reached millions of users
Broad knowledge of machine learning and technical depth in one or more areas: computer vision, natural language processing, generative models, or large-scale agent systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
A demonstrated ability to define clear roadmaps and execution plans to deliver team success
A passion for building teams, mentoring talent, and cultivating an inclusive, high-impact culture
Experience at the intersection of product and engineering, using AI to solve real customer problems
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 (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
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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