Staff Software Technical Program Manager, Autonomy & Robotics

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
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Location
San Francisco, CAOakland, CA
Salary
$193,800–$285,000 / yr
Posted
134 days ago
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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 97 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Technical Program Manager, Autonomy & Robotics

JOB TITLE: Staff Software Technical Program Manager - Autonomy & Robotics The Staff Software Technical Program Manager - Autonomy & Robotics joins the DoorDash Labs team to scale and optimize last-mile deliveries using autonomous technology. Reporting to the manager of the Technical Program Management team, this role involves interfacing with autonomy, software, safety, and operations teams to drive the autonomy stack forward. Key responsibilities include leading development for software features within Perception, Planning, Localization, System Safety, Simulation, and Remote Assistance. You will manage complex programs from engineering concepts to validated public roads driving. Required skills include an in-depth understanding of autonomy feature validation strategies in simulation and closed course testing, experience with the software development life cycle, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, and Google Workspace applications.

What you'll do

  • Program manage the development of the software stack for Perception, Planning, Localization, and System Safety.
  • Drive the completion of autonomy features from initial engineering concepts to validated public road driving.
  • Deliver new autonomy features in coordination with software engineering teams.
  • Track and resolve technical issues across Autonomy, Software, Product, QA, and Operations teams.
  • Manage the software development life cycle for autonomous delivery robot features.
  • Provide comprehensive program status updates to executive leadership.
  • Execute autonomy feature validation strategies in simulation, closed course testing, and on public roads.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of industry experience working in engineering and/or program management.
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in STEM.
  • In-depth understanding of autonomy and autonomy feature validation strategies in simulation, closed course testing, and on public roads.
  • In-depth experience with the software development life cycle.
  • Demonstrated success taking software products or features from concept to production.
  • Track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant ambiguity.
  • Ability to operate from a deep technical level up to providing comprehensive program status to executive leadership.
  • Working experience with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet/MS Project, and Google Workspace.

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