DoorDash · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineer - Labs
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $161K/yr
8+ years expDoorDash Labs is the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer will develop mission-critical electrical systems for unmanned platforms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware into robotic platforms while ensuring reliability and manufacturability.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Architect and implement electrical subsystems including: Power systems: batteries, BMS, DC/DC converters, and power distribution
Motion control: motor drivers, sensors, encoders, and interface electronics
RF systems: radios, antennas, and EMI/EMC-conscious layout and integration
Digital and mixed-signal board design: microcontrollers, FPGAs, and sensors
Own the full lifecycle of electrical hardware from concept, schematic capture, layout review, through bring-up, validation, and production handoff
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware into complex robotic platforms
Drive design for reliability and manufacturability (DVT, EVT, HALT, etc.)
Lead board bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting using lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Support initial firmware bring-up and integration as needed (bare metal or RTOS)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience in hands-on electrical hardware development
Proven track record of shipping production-grade electronics for real-world systems
Expertise in one or more of the following: Power electronics and energy systems for mobile platforms
Digital and analog circuit design, simulation, and layout best practices
RF system design and EMI/EMC-aware layout techniques
Strong hands-on experience with board bring-up, testing, and debugging
Fluent with tools like Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or equivalent
Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities
Preferred
Experience working on unmanned or electric vehicles
Familiarity with firmware development in C/C++ and embedded system integration
Practical experience working on functional safety (e.g. ISO 26262) systems
Experience with high-reliability systems and testing to industry standards (MIL-STD, DO-160, etc.)
You've shipped hardware at scale in a safety-critical application
Thrive in high-integrity, fast-paced, high-stakes engineering environments
You are an engineer in your personal life and have the projects to prove it
Have worked with in house and contract manufacturing teams
Are obsessed with craftsmanship
Live and breathe extreme ownership
Benefits
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)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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