DoorDash USA

Hardware Systems Engineer

DoorDash USA · Oakland, CA

Posted 22 days ago

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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

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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.

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benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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