Senior Security Engineer, Red Team

DoorDash, Inc

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$159,800–$235,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $197k
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This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $142,287–$197,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 238 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Engineer, Red Team

As a Senior Security Engineer on DoorDash’s Red Team, you will lead the simulation of real-world cyber attacks to identify security vulnerabilities and improve detection capabilities across critical assets such as AI systems, payment infrastructure, and autonomous delivery hardware. Your daily tasks include planning and executing adversary simulations based on threat intelligence, developing custom tools and exploits for DoorDash's unique tech stack, and collaborating with Blue Teams to enhance defensive strategies. You will also advise leadership on emerging threats and contribute to the security strategy of one of the world’s most complex logistics platforms. The role requires expertise in Python, Golang, Rust, Kotlin, Java, or PowerShell, along with experience in command and control frameworks, defense evasion techniques, and MITRE ATT&CK framework knowledge.

What you'll do

  • Conduct realistic adversary simulations using threat intelligence to assess security and detection capabilities.
  • Identify vulnerabilities in AI systems, payment infrastructure, and autonomous delivery hardware before adversaries do.
  • Develop custom tools and exploits tailored to DoorDash's unique technology stack for Red Team operations.
  • Escalate emerging threats to Blue Teams and assist in developing proactive defensive strategies.
  • Advise leadership on emerging security threats and contribute to shaping the company’s security strategy.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Red Teaming and Purple Teaming.
  • Deep, experiential knowledge of APT and insider threat tactics.
  • Experience building custom tools and exploits for unique tech stacks.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, Rust, Kotlin, Java, or PowerShell.
  • Expertise in Command and Control (C2) frameworks and defense evasion techniques.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to provide technical leadership and strategic problem-solving.

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