DoorDash is hiring: Hardware Engineer in Sunnyvale

Hardware Engineer – End of Line Engineer

Join DoorDash Labs as an End of Line Engineer working on autonomous delivery robots from the ground up. You will play a critical role in scaling the production of our next‑generation autonomous delivery robots.

About The Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash focused on building autonomous delivery robots and other automation solutions as part of the core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, we want to talk to you.

About The Role

This role is based in San Francisco and requires 3‑5 days a week in‑office. You will work with our Hardware team and visit production facilities around the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an exciting effort to develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot
• Reduce the time required to validate the robot assembly process while increasing quality control coverage
• Create scripts, test equipment, and tooling used to enable rapid end‑of‑line checks
• Vendorize existing test processes to allow assembly workforce scaling
• Work with leaders and engineers across Design, Manufacturing, and Testing to incorporate changes to the design and assembly processes

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering (robotics, mechanical, electrical, or computer science)
• 5‑8 years of industry experience working in manufacturing quality control
• Experience bringing up and calibrating sensing or compute systems, high voltage powertrains, and communication networks
• Hands‑on experience with CAN bus, Ethernet data logging, and network analysis tools
• Experience with Linux scripting and test automation
• A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics
• An interest in or working knowledge of autonomous vehicle perception systems

Compensation

Base salary falls within $134,000—$197,000 USD, with opportunities for equity grants. Compensation is localized according to work location and may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Wellness, commuter, medical, dental, vision, and mental health programs
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and disability/basic life insurance
• Paid time off: salaried roles enjoy flexible PTO with 80 hours paid sick time per year; hourly roles accrue vacation and sick time hourly

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

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. We also strive to prevent other subtle forms of inappropriate behavior. If you need accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development