About the Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About the Role

As the Hardware TPM at DoorDash Labs you will play a central role within the robotics hardware team and across all of DoorDash Labs as we improve last-mile deliveries using autonomy.

You will report to the Lead of our Technical Program Management team. This role is required to go into one of our two Labs in either San Francisco or Oakland a few days per week.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Be part of an exciting effort to develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot

• Work with our robotics hardware team in San Francisco

• Program manage and help lead development, assembly, testing and manufacturing of our current and next generation mechanical, electrical and electronic hardware

• Take hardware projects from product requirements or engineering concept to public roads driving readiness

• Work with leaders and engineers across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues

• Manage vendor relationships domestically and internationally, both for prototyping and mass production.

We're excited about you because… 

• B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science

• 8+ years of industry experience working in engineering and program management 

• Experience with at least one of the following:  software, hardware or automotive development processes

• Experience taking hardware from product requirements to mass production overseas, e.g. consumer or automotive electronics

• A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs

• A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics

• An interest in or working knowledge of autonomous vehicle perception systems

• Strong familiarity with program management tools, such as 

• Jira

• Confluence

• Smartsheet/MS Project

• Google Workplace applications

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statemen