Robotics Operations Lead — Autonomy & Real-Time Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

DoorDash Labs, the autonomous robotics unit within DoorDash, seeks an Associate Operations Manager to lead a team and optimize field operations across the Bay Area. You will report to the CA Operations Manager and be 100% in-office with limited travel to new markets as needed.

You will rigorously track KPIs, build strong team followership, and refine processes for real-time operations in collaboration with partners across engineering, facilities and program management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in operations leadership.
• Experience leading a team of 10–50 people.
• Deep experience in autonomous vehicles and/or robotics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Committed to continuous improvement (1% better daily).

Responsibilities

• Rigorously tracking daily KPIs and optimizing output.
• Build relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Refine daily/weekly processes for real-time operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners on resource allocation.
• Contribute operational solutions to complex technical problems.
• Provide onsite leadership for incident response.
• Drive program progress through clarity in uncertain situations.

Skills

6+ years of experience

Operational leadership (10-50)

Autonomous vehicles/ robotics

Strong communication skills

And, not Or mentality

Intrinsic motivation

Belief in 1% better every day

Job description

DoorDash Labs, the autonomous robotics unit within DoorDash, seeks an Associate Operations Manager to lead a team and optimize field operations across the Bay Area. You will report to the CA Operations Manager and be 100% in-office with limited travel to new markets as needed.

You will rigorously track KPIs, build strong team followership, and refine processes for real-time operations in collaboration with partners across engineering, facilities and program management.