DoorDash · 8 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Marketplace Optimization
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $299K/yrDoorDash is a technology and logistics company focused on empowering local economies. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, optimize, and scale large-scale ML systems within the Ads Delivery funnel, directly impacting advertiser and consumer experiences.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy ML models and pipelines for pacing, bidding, auction and targeting optimization
Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to develop and evaluate new algorithms through rigorous experimentation
Improve and scale existing ML infrastructure and data pipelines in partnership with Platform and Infra teams
Write high-quality, maintainable code and participate in system design and peer reviews
Learn from senior engineers and contribute to technical discussions that shape the team’s roadmap
Partner with Data Science and Marketing to design and execute lift tests; collaborate with Platform teams on budget A/B testing and evaluation framework
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field
Industry experience building or maintaining machine learning systems in production
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, statistics, and data modeling
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++, and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
Excellent communication and collaboration skills — comfortable working with cross-functional partners in Product, DS, and Engineering
Curiosity and a growth mindset — motivated to learn, iterate quickly, and take ownership of impactful projects
Preferred
Familiarity with auction systems, bidding, forecasting, or budget optimization (or other experience in ads or marketplaces) is a plus
Familiarity with experimentation science, including experience designing lift tests; marketplace incrementality experience is a plus
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.
Founded in 2013
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
Recent News
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