DoorDash
Engineering Manager, Dasher Costs & Compliance
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The Dasher Costs & Compliance team defines how millions of Dashers earn on DoorDash, directly shaping both Dasher satisfaction and DoorDash’s long-term sustainability. Our mission is to make earnings fair, reliable, and compliant, while enabling the business to thrive responsibly in regulated and emerging markets. Core Areas
Earnings ML – building machine learning systems that allocate earnings fairly, optimize Dasher engagement, and balance long-term cost efficiency with platform health. Earnings Tooling – equipping operators with powerful self-service systems to manage billions of dollars in Dasher pay, simulate pay outcomes, and move from manual adjustments to scalable, automated solutions. Regulatory Market Success – owning the technical foundation to meet evolving pay-related regulations in high-stakes markets (Seattle, California, NYC, and beyond), ensuring compliance while protecting both Dasher trust and DoorDash’s business. About the Role
As the Engineering Manager for Dasher Costs & Compliance, you will lead a highly skilled, cross-functional engineering team. You’ll define and execute the technical strategy for our earnings optimization, compliance, and tooling initiatives, building resilient, scalable systems that directly impact millions of Dashers while ensuring the business stays ahead of regulatory and financial challenges. Key Responsibilities
Lead vision, strategy, and execution for earnings ML, earnings tooling, and regulated markets charter. Build and scale systems that enable fair pay distribution, accurate earnings visibility, and regulatory compliance at global scale. Partner with Product, Legal, Finance, and Operations to design systems that balance Dasher satisfaction, platform reliability, and business health. Scale the team by mentoring internal talent and recruiting top-tier engineers. Deliver systems and models with direct bottom-line and regulatory impact, influencing both DoorDash’s growth and industry-leading reputation. Qualifications
2+ years of engineering leadership experience managing backend and/or ML teams. 7+ years of industry experience with large-scale distributed systems, machine learning applications, or financial/regulated platforms. Strong product sense and technical leadership with balanced long-term vision and pragmatic execution. Team ownership – proactive, accountable, and impact-driven, collaborative, and open to feedback while pushing boundaries. Thrive in ambiguous, high-scale challenges, especially where technology, compliance, and cost optimization intersect. Compensation
Base salary ranges $193,800—$285,000 USD. In addition to base salary, the role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. 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. Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program. Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. Statement of Non-Discrimination: no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on protected categories. We value a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About the Team
The Dasher Costs & Compliance team defines how millions of Dashers earn on DoorDash, directly shaping both Dasher satisfaction and DoorDash’s long-term sustainability. Our mission is to make earnings fair, reliable, and compliant, while enabling the business to thrive responsibly in regulated and emerging markets. Core Areas
Earnings ML – building machine learning systems that allocate earnings fairly, optimize Dasher engagement, and balance long-term cost efficiency with platform health. Earnings Tooling – equipping operators with powerful self-service systems to manage billions of dollars in Dasher pay, simulate pay outcomes, and move from manual adjustments to scalable, automated solutions. Regulatory Market Success – owning the technical foundation to meet evolving pay-related regulations in high-stakes markets (Seattle, California, NYC, and beyond), ensuring compliance while protecting both Dasher trust and DoorDash’s business. About the Role
As the Engineering Manager for Dasher Costs & Compliance, you will lead a highly skilled, cross-functional engineering team. You’ll define and execute the technical strategy for our earnings optimization, compliance, and tooling initiatives, building resilient, scalable systems that directly impact millions of Dashers while ensuring the business stays ahead of regulatory and financial challenges. Key Responsibilities
Lead vision, strategy, and execution for earnings ML, earnings tooling, and regulated markets charter. Build and scale systems that enable fair pay distribution, accurate earnings visibility, and regulatory compliance at global scale. Partner with Product, Legal, Finance, and Operations to design systems that balance Dasher satisfaction, platform reliability, and business health. Scale the team by mentoring internal talent and recruiting top-tier engineers. Deliver systems and models with direct bottom-line and regulatory impact, influencing both DoorDash’s growth and industry-leading reputation. Qualifications
2+ years of engineering leadership experience managing backend and/or ML teams. 7+ years of industry experience with large-scale distributed systems, machine learning applications, or financial/regulated platforms. Strong product sense and technical leadership with balanced long-term vision and pragmatic execution. Team ownership – proactive, accountable, and impact-driven, collaborative, and open to feedback while pushing boundaries. Thrive in ambiguous, high-scale challenges, especially where technology, compliance, and cost optimization intersect. Compensation
Base salary ranges $193,800—$285,000 USD. In addition to base salary, the role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. 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. Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program. Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. Statement of Non-Discrimination: no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on protected categories. We value a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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