About the role#
As an Operations Research Intern, you will join the Assignment Engine team for a 12-week program. You will be fully immersed in the team, working to develop, maintain, and ship products that directly impact our logistics infrastructure. You will receive mentorship and actionable feedback throughout your internship while collaborating with a diverse group of engineers, data scientists, and product managers.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement improvements to our real-time on-demand dispatching algorithm.
- Analyze data to understand delivery details and perform research to inspire new lines of work.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions.
- Socialize and learn from colleagues through internal events and team activities.
What you'll need#
- Current PhD student in operations research, industrial engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Research or industry experience with complex optimization problems using mathematical programming or metaheuristics.
- Strong programming fundamentals, including experience in object-oriented or functional programming languages.
- Experience developing algorithms for logistics problems, specifically VRP and real-time dispatching.
- Proficiency with mathematical programming software such as Cplex, Gurobi, Coin-OR, or Xpress.
- Production experience with JVM-based languages like Java, Kotlin, or Scala.
- Experience with the software development lifecycle, including clean code practices, version control, and unit testing.
- Production experience with modern web applications at scale.
- Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms.
- Proficiency in SQL and visualization tools like Tableau, Chartio, or Mode.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in Sunnyvale, California.
- The role is full-time for Summer 2027.
- This position is paid.
About DoorDash
DoorDash is a technology and logistics company based in San Francisco. It operates in the local logistics, restaurant delivery, and ecommerce sectors. The company employs over 80,000 people and maintains offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia. It focuses on connecting merchants, delivery drivers, and customers through its platform.
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