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DeliverooStaff Software Engineer - Full Stack
Deliveroo, which is now part of DoorDash, is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack for its hybrid team in London. The company operates a…
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Deliveroo, which is now part of DoorDash, is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack for its hybrid team in London. The company operates a global, three-sided marketplace that handles real-time logistics and a non-food retail service called Deliveroo Shopping. In this position, you will act as a technical authority to shape technical solutions for complex business challenges, guide the direction of high-scale systems, and mentor engineers across levels.…
Job Description
Deliveroo, which is now part of DoorDash, is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack for its hybrid team in London. The company operates a global, three-sided marketplace that handles real-time logistics and a non-food retail service called Deliveroo Shopping. In this position, you will act as a technical authority to shape technical solutions for complex business challenges, guide the direction of high-scale systems, and mentor engineers across levels.
This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who thrives in ambiguous environments and can align cross-functional teams. Deliveroo operates in a fast-paced setting where engineers build web-based applications, tackle high-traffic infrastructure handling over twenty thousand requests per minute, and manage intricate logistical workflows. Successful candidates will help drive technical excellence, review architecture designs, participate in recruitment efforts, and influence long-term project roadmaps while working three days per week from the London office.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level technical reviews and act as a subject matter expert across multiple teams
- Design and architect scalable technical solutions for high-traffic environments exceeding twenty thousand requests per minute
- Influence the long-term technical roadmap while managing project timelines, risks, and delivery paces
- Mentor and support the professional growth of engineers across all experience levels
- Lead engineering interviews and contribute to the overall recruiting strategy
Requirements
- Significant background in building web-based applications at scale
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL backends like Redis, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch
- Proven capability to design and operate systems handling massive request volumes and complex logistics
- Ability to work on a hybrid schedule requiring three days from the London office
Qualifications
- Proficiency in or willingness to learn languages including Go, Ruby, Rails, Python, Scala, React, or Rust
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity options
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The position is based in London, UK, operating on a hybrid schedule that requires working three days from the office.
What compensation is provided for this position?
The posting states that the role includes a competitive salary and equity options, though an exact salary figure is not specified.
What technologies and systems will I work with?
You will work with web-based applications, relational databases like PostgreSQL, and NoSQL backends such as Redis, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch, with opportunities to use languages like Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, React, or Rust.
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