AI Research Fellowship, (Summer and Fall 2026)
DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 3 months ago
or apply directly on DoorDash USA's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- high 455 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 682 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.
About this role
The AI Research Fellowship at DoorDash is a 3-month program designed for researchers and engineers to tackle applied machine learning and AI challenges in local commerce. Fellows will have the autonomy to choose their research problems, access to real-world operational data, and support from senior researchers. The program emphasizes independent research, mentorship, and opportunities for publication in top venues.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.
What you need
- Strong track record in research (PhD candidates, recent PhDs, or independent researchers with published work at top ML venues)
- Deep research instincts and experience shipping ambitious ML or systems work
- Ability to operate independently and execute a research agenda without heavy supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to mixed audiences
What you get
- Dedicated compute allocation sized to the research agenda
- Full access to DoorDash's research infrastructure
- Access to DoorDash operational data
- Research mentorship from senior researchers and engineering leaders
- Speaker series featuring leading researchers and practitioners
- Publication support for top venues
Worth weighing
- Fellowship duration is 12 weeks with potential for extension, which may depend on research progress and mutual fit
- No specific years of experience or degrees required, which may appeal to non-traditional candidates
Summarised from DoorDash USA's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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