Senior Systems Engineer

About The Team

DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We’re ruthlessly focused on business impact.

We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We’re focused on how to do the next 10B even better.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to help shape the architecture and integration of our next-generation delivery platforms.

Requirements

, interfaces, and verification strategies that connect diverse hardware, software, and operational teams into a cohesive, safe, and reliable system. You will translate high-level business and mission objectives into clear engineering specifications, ensuring our delivery platform meets performance, safety, and regulatory goals. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in complex system development, with experience in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or other safety-critical domains, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where clear thinking and systems-level perspective drive success.

and interfaces for delivery platforms, translating business and operational goals into verifiable technical

Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents that allocate functionality, performance, and safety constraints across subsystems and components.

) and coordinate cross-discipline verification activities to ensure end-to-end performance and safety. Act as the technical liaison to regulatory bodies, ops teams, suppliers, and program management to ensure compliance and smooth system integration into delivery workflows. We’re excited about you because… Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.

management, or a related role within a safety-critical or high-complexity engineering environment.

management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or Polarion) and structured

traceability processes.

in self-driving, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains. Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Reliability Engineering) to define and manage system interfaces. Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional engineering efforts.

Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation. Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC.

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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined