Robot Operations Specialist - DoorDash Dot

Visa Hunt; Mesa, Tempe (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash that explores robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics over the long term. We’re seeking a strong operator to conduct testing, deployment, and logging of new advanced technologies, working across the Phoenix area with two-week training in the Phoenix Arizona Area.

The role requires night and weekend shifts (2 PM–12 AM), potential rotation, and comfort riding an electric bike in day/night and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience or strong interest in field operations and autonomous tech.
• Driver's license required; able to support multiple Phoenix locations.
• Comfortable riding electric bikes and working outside in day/night conditions.
• Experience with live field operations for deployment of products.
• Strong organizational and process skills; able to follow schedules including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage live tests actively in transport, deployment, and safety.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and business operations teams.
• Execute and document tests to verify autonomous technologies and identify issues.
• Maintain rigorous testing processes and checklists for safety and reliability.

Skills

Field Operations

Testing & Deployment

Stakeholder Coordination

Safety & Compliance

Ticketing Tools

Tools

Ticketing Systems

Job description

About the Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About the Role

We’re looking for a strong operator to carry out the testing, deployment, and logging of new advanced technologies, working outside and from various offices around the Phoenix area. Two-week training will occur in the Phoenix Arizona Area. In this role, you’ll report to the Team Lead and be a core member of our Field Operations Team.

Shift: This role requires working nights and weekends, with shift hours ranging from 2 PM to 12 AM. There may be a need to rotate between shifts to support operational and business needs. There will be a two week notice provided whenever this is needed.

This role requires you to be comfortable with riding an electric bike in the Phoenix Area. You will need to be comfortable biking in day/night conditions as well as in traffic/on streets.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Manage live tests actively in transport, deployment, and safety
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders to improve the product, including hardware, software, and business operations teams
• Execute and document tests to verify autonomous technologies, including understanding behavior, product capabilities, new and existing issues, and added requirements
• Rigorous attention to process, testing programs, and checklists, ensuring high levels of safety as well as efficiency and reliability of new products

We’re excited about you because…

• 2 years of experience or strong interest in the space
• Drivers license required, able to support multiple locations in Phoenix, including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale
• Comfortable working outside and operating micro-mobility
• Experience and enthusiasm with live Field Operations for deployment of products, bonus if related to autonomous vehicles
• Strong organizational and process skills, comfortable with following schedules and some evening and weekend work
• Familiarity with ticketing tools to collect feedback, schedule fixes, and track progress

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About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

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.

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