Staff Systems Engineer

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CAOakland, CA
Salary: $159,800–$235,000 / yr
Posted: 99 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $197k

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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $168,425–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $191k 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 187 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Engineer

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Staff Systems Engineer, DoorDash Air joins the DoorDash Labs team to shape the architecture and integration of next-generation delivery platforms. This role involves defining system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies that connect diverse hardware, software, and operational teams into a cohesive, safe, and reliable system. The engineer will translate high-level business objectives into technical specifications, manage interface control documents, lead trade studies, and conduct risk assessments to ensure performance and safety goals are met. Key responsibilities include coordinating cross-discipline verification activities and acting as a technical liaison for regulatory bodies and suppliers. Candidates should possess experience in aerospace or autonomous vehicles and be proficient with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion. The role also requires skills in Python or SQL for data analysis and system modeling within the context of automated last-mile logistics.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

Systems Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Jama Polarion Python SQL System Architecture Verification & Validation Test Automation Simulation Aerospace Autonomous Vehicles Interface Control Documents Trade Studies

What you'll do

Translate business and operational goals into verifiable technical requirements for delivery platforms.
Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents to manage 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 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 operations teams 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 in safety-critical environments.
Experience developing and validating system requirements in self-driving, aerospace, or other high-complexity domains.
Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.
Ability to manage structured requirements traceability processes.
Proven ability to collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and reliability engineering disciplines.
Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation.
Strong communication skills to act as a technical liaison to regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams.

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