Senior Systems Engineer

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA · Oakland, CA
Salary
$130,600–$192,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Similar $168k
This role $161k
$123k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 242 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,600–$192,000 across 161 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer at DoorDash, you will join a dynamic team responsible for shaping the architecture and integration of next-generation delivery platforms. Your primary responsibilities include defining system requirements and interfaces that connect diverse hardware, software, and operational teams into a cohesive, safe, and reliable system. You will develop and maintain system architecture documents, lead trade studies to evaluate design options, create verification strategies, and coordinate with regulatory bodies and cross-discipline teams to ensure compliance and smooth integration. The ideal candidate has experience in complex system development within safety-critical domains such as aerospace or autonomous vehicles, proficiency with requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama, and skills in Python or SQL for data analysis. Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational abilities are essential for driving cross-functional engineering efforts at scale.

What you'll 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 to evaluate design options.
  • Create verification & validation strategies including test plans and criteria.
  • Act as the technical liaison to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or related role within safety-critical environments.
  • Strong background in complex system development, preferably in aerospace or autonomous vehicles.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools and structured traceability processes.
  • Experience developing and validating system requirements in safety-critical domains.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines to define and manage system interfaces.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills for driving complex engineering efforts.
  • Knowledge of Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation.

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