Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager (Hardware) - Dot

DoorDash High Volume; Town of Oakland (WI); On-site; USD 194,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

DoorDash Labs seeks a Hardware TPM to drive the development and manufacture of autonomous delivery robots. You will work with robotics hardware, software, autonomy, and operations teams to solve complex technical challenges and guide hardware programs from concept to deployment.

You will report to the Lead of the Technical Program Management team, with onsite presence required at one of our HW Labs in San Francisco or Oakland, at least two days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering (robotics, mechanical, electrical or CS).
• 8+ years in engineering and program management.
• Experience with software and hardware development processes.
• Experience taking hardware from requirements to mass production overseas.
• Track record of managing complex cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics, electronics, firmware and software interplay.
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicle sensor and compute systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, testing, validation and manufacturing of robotics hardware (mechanical, electrical, and electronic).
• Coordinate across Hardware, Software, Firmware, Controls, Autonomy and Ops teams.
• Take hardware projects from concept to deployment on public roads.
• Manage vendor relationships domestically and internationally for prototyping and mass production.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Systems integration

Autonomy robotics

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

MS Project

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash’s core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About the Role

As the Hardware TPM at DoorDash Labs you will play a central role within the robotics hardware team and across all of DoorDash Labs as we improve last-mile deliveries using autonomy.

You will report to the Lead of our Technical Program Management team. This role requires onsite presence in one of our two HW Labs in either San Francisco or Oakland minimum two days per week.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Be part of an exciting effort to develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot
• Work with our robotics hardware, software, autonomy and operations teams on a daily basis to solve challenging technical autonomous vehicle problems
• Program manage and help lead development, testing, validation and manufacturing of our current and next generation mechanical, electrical and electronic robotics hardware
• Take hardware projects from product requirements or engineering concept to public roads driving
• Work with leaders and engineers across Hardware, Software, Firmware, Controls, Autonomy and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues
• Leverage your expertise not only in hardware but software and firmware integration as well
• Manage vendor relationships domestically and internationally, both for prototyping and mass production.

We’re excited about you because…

• B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science
• 8+ years of industry experience working in engineering and program management
• Experience with software and hardware development processes
• Experience taking hardware from product requirements to mass production overseas, e.g. consumer or automotive electronics
• A track record of managing complex, cross‑functional programs
• Excellent understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics and their interplay with firmware and software for a robotics system
• Strong knowledge of autonomous vehicle sensor systems and compute systems
• Working knowledge of program management tools, such as
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Smartsheet/MS Project
  • Google Workplace applications

Compensation

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market- dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

See below for paid time off details:

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$193,800—$285,000 USD

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.

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, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently‑abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.