Staff Security Engineer – Proactive Security

DoorDash

Staff Security Engineer responsible for leading Product Security initiatives at DoorDash. Collaborating with global teams to ensure security for Dasher Logistics vertical.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $193,800 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, development, and execution on Product Security initiatives
Set and own strategic roadmaps for assigned security partner pod
Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams
Advise and mentor other security engineers
Build solutions to address complex security challenges
Conduct regular application security assessments
Integrate and manage security tools into the CI/CD process
Perform hands-on manual and automated code reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience as a Software Engineering archetype Product Security Engineer
Experience working with Global teams managing a diverse portfolio of products
Experience providing technical leadership and guidance
Ability to think strategically and analyze problems
Expert understanding of authorization and authentication frameworks
Hands-on experience building secured microservices
Experience understanding and fixing OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities
Well-versed in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, Golang)
Experience with mobile security app hardening is a strong plus
Breadth of technical experience across various application and product security areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software EngineeringApplication SecurityMicroservicesObject-Oriented ProgrammingJavaGolangSecurity Tool IntegrationCode ReviewsSecurity Vulnerability ManagementMobile Security App Hardening

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipStrategic ThinkingProblem AnalysisMentoring