Doordashusa
Senior Systems Engineer - DoorDash Air
San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA. Posted 5 months ago
The role
You will define system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies for next-generation delivery platforms. This role involves translating business objectives into engineering specifications to connect hardware, software, and operational teams.
What you will do
- Define system requirements and interfaces for delivery platforms
- Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents
- Lead trade studies and technical risk assessments
- Create verification and validation strategies
- Coordinate cross-discipline verification activities
- Act as technical liaison to regulatory bodies, ops teams, suppliers, and program management
Required qualifications
- 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)
- 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
- Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Commuter benefits match
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 11 paid holidays
- Disability and basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance
- Mental health program
- Equity grants
Before you apply
- DoorDash uses Covey and Metaview as part of the hiring process
About the company
DoorDash is a technology and logistics company. DoorDash Labs serves as the innovation hub focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions.