Senior Associate, Dasher & Logistics Strategy & Operations

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant opportunities

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash is hiring for a position on the Live Operations team within the Dasher & Logistics pillar in San Francisco, California. The role focuses on improving Dasher supply and hours through analysis and strategic development, requiring 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields, proficiency in SQL and Excel, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation includes a base salary between $87,000 and $128,000, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, financial services, operations, technology, or startups.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data and make informed decisions.
• First-principles thinking with a willingness to experiment.

Responsibilities

• Build analysis to create data-driven decisions that improve user experience.
• Operate at the lowest level of detail to become an expert in the problem space.
• Develop strategies and drive impact for DoorDash.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis and synthesis

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

About The Team

The Dasher & Logistics team is responsible for ensuring every delivery is completed with speed, accuracy and a positive experience for Consumers, Merchants, and Dashers. The team focuses on all parts of the Dasher life cycle, from supply and demand to cost and quality, Dasher pay, retention, and order batching.

About The Role

You will play an integral role in building our business strategy on the Live Operations team within the Dasher & Logistics pillar. Your primary goal will be to improve Dasher supply and hours by diving deep into ground realities, testing hypotheses, developing strategies, and scaling impact with cross‑functional teams such as Product, Engineering, and Analytics. You will report directly into a Manager or Senior Manager on the Dasher & Logistics team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build analysis to create data‑driven decisions that improve user experience.
• Operate at the lowest level of detail to become an expert of this problem space.
• Develop strategies and act on them, driving impact for DoorDash.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, financial services, operations, technology, startups, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data, make informed decisions, and balance quantitative measurement with empathy.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel for data crunching.
• First‑principles thinking and willingness to take action and experiment.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail‑oriented mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to work weekends/holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary in the range $87,000—$128,000 USD, localized to the work location.
• Equity grant opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits, paid time off, disability and life insurance, mental health program, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, veteran status, or other protected categories. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.