Staff 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 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.
- 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
- 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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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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