deliveroo - Staff Software Engineer
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Requirements
• Deep Technical Mastery: Significant experience building web-based applications at scale and a pride in writing readable, well-tested software. • Polyglot Mindset: Proficiency in (or a strong desire to learn) languages such as Go, Ruby, Python, Scala, or Rust. • Distributed Systems Expertise: Practical experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL backends (Redis, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch). • High-Scale Architecture: Proven ability to design and operate systems handling massive request volumes and complex logistical workflows. • Strategic Leadership: Strong understanding of how to align multiple disciplines and teams to resolve ambiguous technical challenges.
Responsibilities
• As a Staff Software Engineer at Deliveroo, your individual work contributes to achieving group-level goals and metrics. Occasionally you will lead work outside of the direct remit of your team benefitting other teams. You will report to managers and groups leads and together deliver the results. • Technical Execution: • You will be considered an expert in at least one relevant technical area, sought out for reviews and advice by multiple teams and colleagues. • Your work will also include forecasting and managing project timelines and risks, and setting a sustainable and incremental team pace. • It means that you will define the technical solutions for important business problems and understand the context in which large company decisions are made. • Collaboration & Leadership: • A part of the Staff Engineer's scope is aligning non-adjacent teams and disciplines to resolve unstructured and ambiguous challenges. This extends to coaching other folks across all levels and supporting up-and-coming leaders in the team. • You will lead the technical direction of their team, and influence the strategic direction and build non-adjacent team relationships. • Staff Engineers are calibrated to lead all types of engineering interviews, to help guide the understanding of the Deliveroo bar for all lower levels which often requires contribution in other recruiting areas outside of interviewing. • We want to emphasise that we don't expect you to meet all of the below but would love you to have experience in some of these areas. • Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software • Experience writing web-based applications in any language, and an interest in learning (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust) • Familiarity and practical experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) • Familiarity and practical experience with web architecture at scale (20krpm and above) • Familiarity and practical experience with "NoSQL" data backends and key-value stores (Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache) • Familiarity and practical experiencesolving logistical problems with software • Workplace & Diversity • At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer multiple great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth and relocation. • We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing startups in an exciting space.
Benefits
• At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community organisers, proud parents, and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: • 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. • 🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. • 🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. • 🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. • 💰 Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make. • ➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog. • We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here to help you feel confident at each stage. • Our Global Structure • Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. • We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. • If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. • If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems at scale and growing with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
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