Autonomous Robot Hardware Validation Engineer

DoorDash USA; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 139,400 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

DoorDash Labs, an independent team within DoorDash, seeks a Hardware Validation Engineer to verify Dot, our next‑gen autonomous delivery robot. You will develop and execute test campaigns ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory goals.

You will join the V&V team based in Oakland, with travel to test sites in CA, AZ, and MI. Expect collaboration across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops, plus rigorous testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in automotive or mechatronics 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.
• Track record of managing complex, cross‑functional projects and programs.
• Working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate our next-generation robot delivery hardware.
• Work with hardware requirement owners to develop and execute robot system tests.
• Validate electrical, mechanical, thermal, safety, and sensing performance across environments.
• Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan and resolve issues.
• Construct and maintain test tooling, fixtures, and documentation.
• Lead test reviews and report on test program progress.

Skills

CAN bus

Ethernet data logging

Environmental testing

Cross-functional projects

Autonomous perception

Vehicle mechanics

Education

B.S./M.S./PhD in engineering

Tools

Test fixtures

Job description

DoorDash Labs, an independent team within DoorDash, seeks a Hardware Validation Engineer to verify Dot, our next‑gen autonomous delivery robot. You will develop and execute test campaigns ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory goals.

You will join the V&V team based in Oakland, with travel to test sites in CA, AZ, and MI. Expect collaboration across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops, plus rigorous testing and documentation.