Hardware Integration Engineer

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash focused on building autonomous delivery robots and other automation solutions for DoorDash's core delivery platform. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person work 5 days a week with no relocation assistance.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Hardware Integration Engineer to join our team. You will work directly with our hardware team on the buildout, testing, and maintenance of the next generation of robotic systems. As the lead technical reference, you will collaborate with hardware/software engineers, engineering technicians, operations, and safety teams to improve the utilization rate and safety of our autonomous vehicles. This role involves tackling novel technical challenges in electromechanical systems and vehicle platforms in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for autonomous robotic vehicles by developing deep familiarity with the entire system.
• Deliver vehicle integration support across the organization, including designing, prototyping, and installing proof-of-concept systems and sensors.
• Guide the vehicle through its lifecycle, from initial build-out and integration to final delivery and operational shakedown testing.
• Construct and engineer test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software systems.
• Create and maintain all necessary documentation pertaining to vehicle integration and detailed assembly procedures.
• Employ root cause analysis to troubleshoot vehicle systems, computer components, and sensors, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Manage and scale component provisioning and validation efforts to support expanding vehicle fleets.
• Collaborate across teams to satisfy the provisioning and validation requirements for various projects.
• Address high-level, dynamically evolving technical challenges autonomously while maintaining a strict focus on safety.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of technical experience focused on autonomous hardware and software systems.
• Direct, hands-on experience with key AV components such as LiDAR, RADAR, GPS, and cameras.
• Proven capability in interpreting and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and meticulous cable management in lab or shop settings.
• Familiarity with standard shop equipment, including CNC, machining, metal working, welding, and 3D printers.
• Proficiency in electromechanical repair and maintenance, utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Strong 3D modeling (CAD, Solidworks, Onshape or equivalent) skills for complex parts and assemblies.

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of various programming languages/OS (Python, ROS, and Linux).
• Familiarity with programming microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DRONECAN/CAN/UART.
• Experience flashing software/firmware updates on hardware.
• Hands-on experience assembling, working with, and debugging hardware and software systems.
• Experience with low-volume manufacturing in the automotive, drone, or robotics industry.
• Hobbies building robots, RC cars, boats, drones, or playing with Arduinos/Raspberry Pis.

Pay

The national base pay range for this position within the United States is $109,500—$161,000 USD.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance and a mental health program.

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, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.