AI Research Lab Strategy & Ops Lead

DoorDash, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Health, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

DoorDash, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Strategy & Operations for the AI Research Lab in San Francisco. You will translate frontier AI research into shipped products and scalable infrastructure, collaborating across research, product, and operations to move from discovery to impact.

You will own AI initiatives that drive revenue, define go-to-market plans, and build metrics that localize success across regions. A strong communicator with a bias for action will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in finance, management consulting, or startup environments.
• Strong communicator who can partner with merchants, sales, and operations.
• Ability to translate frontier AI insights into business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own revenue-driving AI initiatives and link progress to financial outcomes.
• Lead business planning cycles and go-to-market strategies for AI products.
• Develop and track new business metrics and KPIs across geographies.
• Drive AI adoption by enabling non-technical teams with enterprise tools.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Business operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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Job description

DoorDash, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Strategy & Operations for the AI Research Lab in San Francisco. You will translate frontier AI research into shipped products and scalable infrastructure, collaborating across research, product, and operations to move from discovery to impact.

You will own AI initiatives that drive revenue, define go-to-market plans, and build metrics that localize success across regions. A strong communicator with a bias for action will thrive in this role.