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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Hardware Systems Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the system-level architecture of autonomous delivery platforms, integrating various subsystems including electrical, mechanical, firmware, and sensors. Daily tasks will involve decomposing platform requirements into specifications, driving requirements traceability and verification plans, and leading cross-functional debugging efforts. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure that all components function reliably and safely together.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in EE, ME, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience building, testing, and validating mechatronics or sensor-equipped hardware in robotics, automotive, or aerospace
- Strong expertise in embedded systems architecture, vehicle mechanicals, electronics, and autonomous perception systems
- Demonstrated ability to perform cross-boundary debugging across hardware, firmware, and software layers
- Ability to evaluate complex trade-offs, identify failure modes, and translate ambiguous business and regulatory goals into precise, verifiable engineering specifications
- Track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects across EE, ME, firmware, and perception teams.
What you get
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- wellness benefits
- commuter benefits match
- paid time off and paid sick leave
- medical, dental, and vision benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies or tools mentioned, which may affect clarity on the tech stack.
- Compensation details are broad and may vary significantly based on location and experience.
- The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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