DoorDash USA

Staff Systems Engineer, DoorDash Air

DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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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

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About this role

As a Staff Systems Engineer at DoorDash Air, you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and integration of next-generation delivery platforms. Your role involves defining system requirements, developing verification strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams. You will also lead technical assessments and act as a liaison with regulatory bodies and operational teams.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
  • 8+ 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)
  • 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)
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills

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 salary mentioned, but ranges provided based on job-related factors
  • Role involves complex system development in a fast-paced environment, which may require adaptability
  • Focus on safety-critical domains may imply high responsibility and pressure

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