Electrical Engineer - Consumer Electronics

Doordashusa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Doordashusa is looking for a Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer to enhance product development for various devices. The role requires expertise in mixed-signal board design and high-volume product development while working collaboratively across teams.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in electrical hardware, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for building reliable systems. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range of $170,000 to $250,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hands‑on electrical hardware development.
• Proven track record of shipping high-volume consumer or enterprise electronics.
• Expertise in power management and battery-operated product design.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of electrical hardware from concept to production.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for hardware integration.
• Drive design for reliability and manufacturability across product cycles.

Skills

Mixed-signal board design

Power systems design

Wireless integration

High-volume product development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

About the Team

DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We’re ruthlessly focused on business impact. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We’re focused on how to do the next 10B even better.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team, with a focus on developing production-grade electrical systems for consumer and enterprise hardware platforms (e.g., tablets, POS systems, peripherals, and connected devices).

This role demands a strong background in mixed-signal board design, power systems, wireless integration, and high-volume product development. The ideal candidate has a passion for building and shipping reliable hardware at scale and thrives in an environment that demands technical depth and high-quality execution across multiple concurrent programs.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

Architect and implement electrical subsystems including:

• Power systems: battery management, charging, DC/DC converters, power distribution, and protection.
• Digital and mixed-signal board design: application processors, MCUs, high-speed interfaces (USB, PCIe, MIPI, etc.), memory, and sensor integration.
• Wireless systems: WiFi, BLE, LTE, antennas, and EMI/EMC-conscious layout and integration.
• Peripheral and display integration: touch interfaces, display subsystems, and external connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of electrical hardware from concept, schematic capture, layout review, through bring-up, validation, certification, and production handoff.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, systems, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware into polished, field-deployed products.
• Drive design for reliability and manufacturability (EVT, DVT, PVT, yield optimization, cost-down initiatives, etc.).
• Lead board bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
• Support initial firmware bring-up and system integration as needed (bare metal, RTOS, embedded Linux, or Android-based systems).
• Contribute across multiple programs — including merchant-facing hardware and emerging automation or robotics efforts — as business needs evolve.

We’re excited about you because…

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in hands‑on electrical hardware development.
• Proven track record of shipping high-volume consumer or enterprise electronics.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Power management and battery-operated product design.
  • Digital and analog circuit design, simulation, and layout best practices.
  • High-speed digital design and signal/power integrity considerations.
  • Wireless system integration and EMI/EMC-aware layout techniques.
    • Strong hands‑on experience with board bring-up, testing, and debugging.
    • Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners to scale products to mass production.
    • Fluent with tools like Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or equivalent.
    • Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing tablets, POS systems, or other connected consumer/enterprise devices.
• Familiarity with firmware development in C/C++ and embedded system integration.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and certification processes (FCC, CE, etc.).
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and post-launch field reliability improvements.
• Exposure to electromechanical or robotics systems.
• You’ve shipped hardware at scale in customer-facing products.
• Thrive in high-integrity, fast‑paced, high‑ownership engineering environments.
• You are an engineer in your personal life and have the projects to prove it.
• Have worked with in‑house and contract manufacturing teams.
• Are obsessed with craftsmanship.
• Live and breathe extreme ownership.

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 laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

See below for paid time off details:

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

National base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $170,000 – $250,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, 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. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.