Robotics Operations Lead — Autonomy Lab (Bay Area)

DoorDash, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off & sick leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

DoorDash Labs, the independent robotics team within DoorDash, seeks an Associate Operations Manager to lead a team solving real business problems in the Bay Area. You will report to the Operations Manager, CA, and be 100% in-office with some travel potential to new markets.

Expect to rigorously track KPIs, build cross-functional relationships, refine real-time processes, and provide onsite leadership for incidents as we advance autonomous initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of operations leadership experience.
• Deep experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles.
• Proven ability to lead 10–50 person teams.

Responsibilities

• Rigorously track daily KPIs to maximize output and availability.
• Build relationships and motivate the team and leaders.
• Adopt daily/weekly processes for real-time operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to allocate resources.
• Provide onsite incident leadership and guidance when needed.
• Bring clarity in uncertain situations to push programs forward.

Skills

Operational leadership

Robotics experience

Autonomous vehicles

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent working

Job description

DoorDash Labs, the independent robotics team within DoorDash, seeks an Associate Operations Manager to lead a team solving real business problems in the Bay Area. You will report to the Operations Manager, CA, and be 100% in-office with some travel potential to new markets.

Expect to rigorously track KPIs, build cross-functional relationships, refine real-time processes, and provide onsite leadership for incidents as we advance autonomous initiatives.