DoorDash is seeking Backend Engineers in São Paulo, Brazil, to build and maintain scalable backend systems for its on-demand logistics platform. This role is part of a dedicated initiative to increase representation of women in tech at DoorDash Brazil, with opportunities to work on high-impact features across a global marketplace serving Consumers, Dashers, and Merchants.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain large-scale backend systems used by millions of users
- Contribute to our technical roadmap and define the architecture for key product areas
- Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and security
- Help transition parts of our monolithic codebase to a microservices architecture
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Brazil and the U.S.
- Work on high-impact features that directly improve the user experience for Dashers, Merchants, or Consumers
What We're Looking For
- 1+ years of experience with backend technologies and distributed systems
- Comfortable with modern web architecture (HTTP, REST APIs, grpc, microservices)
- Worked with relational and non-relational databases
- Enjoy solving complex problems with elegant code and clear thinking
- Fluent in English and confident participating in meetings and code reviews in English
- Care about quality and write tests to ensure your code works as expected
- Take ownership and enjoy working with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working at a tech company with scale
- Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, or similar JVM languages
- Exposure to big data technologies or event-driven architecture
- Interest in mentorship or growing into a technical leadership role
Technical Stack
- HTTP
- REST APIs
- grpc
- microservices
- relational databases
- non-relational databases
- Java
- Kotlin
- JVM languages
- big data technologies
- event-driven architecture
Team & Environment
- Cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and designers across Brazil and the U.S.
Benefits & Compensation
- Work on a global product, with real impact on millions of people
- Be part of a fast-growing engineering hub in São Paulo
- Hybrid remote model with great office space in Av. Paulista
- English immersion and opportunities to grow your international career
- Contribute to a modern, scalable platform used across multiple countries
- Build the future of local commerce with a team that values ownership, humility, and getting 1% better every day
- Be part of a growing engineering organization committed to building inclusive teams and equitable opportunities
Work Mode
- Hybrid remote model
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Office located at Av. Paulista
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This position is open to candidates with disabilities. DoorDash welcomes applicants registered with the national autism registry (SisTEA) and others who seek an inclusive workplace. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
