About this role
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 hardware. 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
We’re seeking a highly motivated Hardware Validation Engineer to verify and validate the system requirements for Dot, our next-generation autonomous delivery robot. In this role, you will develop and execute test campaigns to ensure our delivery hardware meets performance, safety, and regulatory goals.
You will join our V&V team based in Oakland. This role requires occasional travel to test sites in California, Arizona, and Michigan.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
• Validate our next-generation robot delivery hardware
• Work with hardware requirement owners to develop and execute robot system tests
• Validate the electrical, mechanical, thermal, safety, and sensing performance of the robot across a challenging breadth of environments
• Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts
• Work with leaders and engineers across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues
• Construct and maintain test tooling, fixtures, and documentation
• Lead test reviews and report out on test program progress
We're excited about you because…
• B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science
• 5+ years of industry experience working in automotive or mechatronics engineering testing & validation at the system level
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus & Ethernet data logging and analysis tools
• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, shock, and IP testing
• A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs
• A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception systems
Compensation
The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable l