Staff Security Engineer, DoorDash Labs - Air

The role

This role acts as the primary security partner for the DoorDash Labs - Air drone delivery program. You will own the security strategy for the drone fleet, ground infrastructure, and connecting software and networks.

What you will do

• Own and drive the security strategy for drone delivery including drone authentication systems
• Secure the physical and software layers of drones and drone infrastructure
• Secure the physical and software layers of nests and related ground infrastructure
• Design and implement secure networking architecture across drone, nest, and ground systems
• Review RFCs and design documents for new Air features and infrastructure
• Visit test or production sites at least once a quarter to assess security controls and validate systems
• Partner with Enterprise Security, GRC, and Engineering leadership
• Establish measurable metrics to track security posture and risk reduction

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of security engineering experience
• Meaningful depth securing IoT or robotic platforms
• Hands-on experience with drone security, including drone authentication and physical and software security
• Strong networking fundamentals, including VPN/mesh networking tools such as Tailscale
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating across cross-functional teams
• Experience reviewing RFCs and design documents
• Willingness and ability to travel to test or production sites at least once a quarter
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area
• Ability to come into the office once a week
• Proficient in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Go)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

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

About the company

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company building a scalable delivery network for consumers, merchants, and Dashers. DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash pioneering new delivery modalities including Air, a drone delivery program.