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$188k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$163,800–$240,900
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Staff Systems Engineer, DoorDash Air joins DoorDash Labs to develop automation and robotics solutions for last-mile logistics. In this role, you will shape the architecture and integration of next-generation delivery platforms by defining system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies. You will translate high-level business objectives into engineering specifications, develop interface control documents, and lead trade studies to evaluate design options. Key responsibilities include creating verification and validation strategies, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and acting as a technical liaison to regulatory bodies and suppliers. The role requires proficiency with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion, along with experience in Python or SQL. You will solve complex engineering problems in safety-critical domains, specifically focusing on the integration of hardware and software for autonomous delivery systems.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 99 postings across 21 companies.
Define system requirements and interfaces for delivery platforms based on business and operational goals.
Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents to allocate functionality and safety constraints.
Lead trade studies and technical risk assessments to provide data-driven design recommendations.
Create verification and validation strategies including test plans, acceptance criteria, and simulation requirements.
Coordinate cross-discipline verification activities to ensure end-to-end performance and safety.
Act as the technical liaison to regulatory bodies, suppliers, and program management for system integration.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or a related role within a safety-critical or high-complexity engineering environment.
Demonstrated experience developing and validating system requirements in self-driving, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains.
Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion and structured requirements traceability processes.
Proven ability to collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Reliability Engineering disciplines to manage system interfaces.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional engineering efforts.
Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation.
C/C++
ARM Cortex-M
RTOS
FreeRTOS
Zephyr
Embedded Linux
Bare-metal
I2C
SPI
UART
CAN
Hardware Bring-up
Motor Control
Power Systems
Battery Management
Schematic Review
Low-level Debugging