Lead Electrical Engineer - Dot

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $170,000–$250,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

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TL;DR · Lead Electrical Engineer - Dot

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As a Senior Electrical Engineer at DoorDash Labs, you will lead the design and development of electrical systems for their 4-wheeled autonomous delivery robot. Your daily tasks include high-speed digital design, PCB layout guidance, RF integration, cable harnessing, and power distribution architecture. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical engineering on thermal management and environmental sealing while ensuring compliance with EMI/EMC standards. The ideal candidate has a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and 7-10+ years of experience in complex embedded hardware systems, with expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, multi-layer PCB stack-up planning, signal integrity, RF integration, and cable harnessing. Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation is preferred, along with a background in safety-critical systems and environmental testing. This role requires hands-on engineering skills, strong system intuition, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.

Skills

High-speed digital design PCB design Signal integrity RF integration Cable harness design EMI/EMC compliance VNA Spectrum Analyzer Embedded hardware systems Robotics Automotive Aerospace Industrial automation Safety-critical systems High-voltage battery systems Environmental testing Vibration testing Regulatory testing Contract manufacturing NPI processes

What you'll do

Lead high-speed digital design efforts for complex mobile robotic platforms.
Own PCBA development including schematic capture, layout guidance, and impedance control.
Drive RF integration and ensure proper antenna placement and signal integrity.
Develop cable harness designs, connector selection, and environmental robustness strategies.
Define power distribution architecture and implement battery interfaces and protection circuits.

What we're looking for

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7-10+ years of experience.
Expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, multi-layer PCB layout, and signal integrity.
Experience in RF integration, antenna placement, and cable harness design.
Strong background in EMI/EMC compliance and mitigation techniques.
Hands-on experience taking hardware products from concept to production.
Familiarity with mobile or ruggedized systems operating in real-world environments.

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