Staff Security Engineer, Security Enablement

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
Remote
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$193,800–$285,000 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
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Above market

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This role pays more than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $149,875–$216,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $239k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 97 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $163,800–$240,900 across 96 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Security Engineer, Security Enablement

The Staff Security Engineer joins the Global Safety and Security team to design and deliver strategic security services. This role involves owning the technical and architectural plans for multi-domain security services, including physical security systems integration, hardware provisioning, and cloud infrastructure. You will build paved paths and capabilities to address systemic security issues by designing resilient, scalable solutions and managing complex initiatives through detailed working-backwards plans. Key responsibilities include owning the cloud footprint of the security stack, managing risk registers, and mentoring engineers. Required skills include expertise in AWS or Google Cloud, enterprise access control and video platforms like Lenel or Genetec, and proficiency with APIs. You will also utilize SQL, Python, and JIRA to manage dependencies and deliver security outcomes across networking, identity, and data platforms.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $193000 from 107 postings across 42 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design the integration layer for physical security systems including access control and video management platforms.
  • Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of multi-domain security services across cloud, network, and hardware infrastructure.
  • Partner with software engineers to review architectures and ensure the delivery of resilient, scalable security solutions.
  • Manage the cloud footprint of the security stack, including AWS services and identity/network boundaries.
  • Execute complex security initiatives by creating detailed working-backwards plans and managing dependency chains.
  • Maintain a risk register to surface and mitigate delivery risks before they escalate.
  • Provide concise written status updates and technical recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Mentor engineers and program managers on risk framing, technical direction, and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in security or infrastructure engineering.
  • Experience leading multi-team technical programs.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Security Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent related experience.
  • Expertise with cloud-based services and infrastructure such as AWS or Google Cloud.
  • Hands-on depth with enterprise access control and video platforms (Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, or peers) and their APIs.
  • Project planning and execution skills including JIRA experience, technical design review, and scheduling.
  • Experience in physical security, access control, or safety-technology programs (preferred).
  • Proficiency in SQL data analysis, Python coding, and building Agentic workflows (preferred).

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