Lead Systems Engineer - Autonomous Delivery Platforms

DoorDash; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

16 weeks parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits match

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

DoorDash Labs seeks a highly motivated Systems Engineer to shape architecture and integration of next‑generation delivery platforms. You will translate business objectives into engineering specs, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory goals are met.

The role requires experience in complex system development, preferably in aerospace or safety‑critical domains, and strong collaboration across Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related role within safety-critical or high-complexity environments.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or Polarion).
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating system requirements in self-driving, aerospace, or safety-critical domains.
• Ability to collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Reliability Engineering to define and manage interfaces.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and interfaces for delivery platforms, translating goals into verifiable technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents allocating functionality, performance, and safety constraints.
• Lead trade studies and technical risk assessments to evaluate design options and make data-driven recommendations.
• Create verification and validation strategies (test plans, acceptance criteria, simulations) and coordinate cross-discipline verification activities.
• Act as the technical liaison to regulatory bodies, ops teams, suppliers, and program management to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Python/SQL for data

Analytical/communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

DoorDash Labs seeks a highly motivated Systems Engineer to shape architecture and integration of next‑generation delivery platforms. You will translate business objectives into engineering specs, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory goals are met.

The role requires experience in complex system development, preferably in aerospace or safety‑critical domains, and strong collaboration across Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams.