Associate, Merchant Strategy – Operations

DoorDash

Operator driving high-impact merchant technology initiatives at DoorDash. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and using data to evaluate performance and support growth.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,200 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategy and execution across high-impact merchant technology initiatives
Build structured analyses and business cases to evaluate operational performance
Use data-driven decision-making to scope, run, and scale pilots and experiments
Partner closely with various teams to drive alignment and execution on complex initiatives
Thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments while improving processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of experience in consulting / strategy / business development / program management / technology / banking or related experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Analytical skills - comfortable modeling in Excel, SQL knowledge is a plus
Proven track record of leading initiatives and working cross-functionally
Ability to independently translate high-level goals into actionable plans
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
16 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

data-driven decision-makinganalytical skillsmodeling in ExcelSQL

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationindependent planningstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationadaptabilityprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree