Senior Director, Autonomous Hardware & Vehicle Systems

DoorDash, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

16 weeks parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DoorDash Labs, a DoorDash, Inc. initiative in San Francisco, seeks a Senior Director of Hardware and Vehicle Development to own the full hardware lifecycle for autonomous delivery robots.

Lead engineering, manufacturing, and field service, and build the hardware organization from the ground up with budget and hiring authority. You will partner across autonomy, product, and operations to translate system requirements into hardware decisions, drive profitability, and ensure rapid scaling toward

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hardware experience in hardware, automotive, or related field.
• 4–5 years leading a hardware organization at senior director or VP level.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and attracting top talent.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware; lead engineering, manufacturing, and field service for the autonomous robot platform.
• Shape the hardware organization from the ground up with budget authority to hire top talent.
• Partner with autonomy, product, and operations to translate system requirements into hardware decisions.

Skills

Hardware leadership

CM relationships

Strategic hiring

Tools

Contract manufacturers

Job description

DoorDash Labs, a DoorDash, Inc. initiative in San Francisco, seeks a Senior Director of Hardware and Vehicle Development to own the full hardware lifecycle for autonomous delivery robots.

Lead engineering, manufacturing, and field service, and build the hardware organization from the ground up with budget and hiring authority. You will partner across autonomy, product, and operations to translate system requirements into hardware decisions, drive profitability, and ensure rapid scaling toward