Autonomous Ops Lead — Night Shift (Mesa)

DoorDash; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash Labs in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Operations Associate to lead a dynamic operations team focused on autonomy. The role manages a PM shift (2:30–12:30 AM MST) supporting autonomous testing and bringing technology from ideation to commercialization onsite at the Mesa hub, with occasional duties in Chandler and Tempe.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, escalate issues, balance safety with business needs, and act as an expert on our autonomous platform, driving metrics and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in autonomous operations or related field.
• Experience leading an operationally efficient team through multiple product phases.
• Experience in cross-functional initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a component of our operations
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders with timely issue escalation
• Serve as escalation path for field issues, onsite presence as needed
• Balance business needs, costs, and safety with an approach of 'and not either or'
• Be an expert in autonomous technology and track changes
• Strive to push metrics and contribute personally

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

SQL

G Suite

Job description

DoorDash Labs in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Operations Associate to lead a dynamic operations team focused on autonomy. The role manages a PM shift (2:30–12:30 AM MST) supporting autonomous testing and bringing technology from ideation to commercialization onsite at the Mesa hub, with occasional duties in Chandler and Tempe.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, escalate issues, balance safety with business needs, and act as an expert on our autonomous platform, driving metrics and