Engineering at DoorDash: Behind the Tech That Powers Millions of Orders | Ani Mishra

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, Steve Taplin interviews Ani Mishra, an engineering leader at DoorDash, about her tech journey, from healthcare tech to startups and eventually DoorDash. Ani discusses DoorDash's evolution from a scrappy startup to a microservices-based architecture post-IPO, her work on non-restaurant categories, and the challenges of managing engineering teams amidst the rapid advancements in AI. She shares insights on screening engineers, the importance of computer science fundamentals, and the need for kindness in leadership, emphasizing risk-taking and continuous learning in the tech industry.