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Senior Systems Engineer - DoorDash Air

DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
high
462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
Hiring momentum
135 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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

As a Senior Systems Engineer at DoorDash Air, you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and integration of next-generation delivery platforms. This involves defining system requirements, developing verification strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams. Your role will also include leading trade studies and technical assessments to optimize design options and enhance system performance.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or a related role within a safety-critical or high-complexity engineering environment
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or Polarion) and structured requirements traceability processes
  • Demonstrated experience developing and validating system requirements 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

Nice to have

  • Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation

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 mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
  • The role involves significant collaboration across various engineering disciplines, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The job description emphasizes a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone

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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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