Technical Program Manager - Labs

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$159,800–$235,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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This role $197k
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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 · Technical Program Manager - Labs

As a Technical Program Manager at the Labs team in San Francisco, you will oversee the development and production of complex robotic systems from concept to scaled deployment. Your role involves managing cross-functional teams including mechanical design, embedded systems, controls, and manufacturing operations, ensuring rigorous development milestones are met and coordinating with internal engineering and external supply chain partners. You will define program timelines, track critical paths, and mitigate risks while partnering with engineering leads to align technical decisions with schedule constraints. Ideal candidates have over seven years of experience in hardware program management, a deep understanding of product development processes, hands-on experience with contract manufacturers, and familiarity with various manufacturing techniques such as PCBA and injection molding. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this high-stakes role focused on delivering multidisciplinary hardware programs.

What you'll do

  • Manage the introduction of complex robotic systems into production.
  • Define and enforce rigorous development and manufacturing milestones.
  • Coordinate design, manufacturing, validation, and supplier execution across teams.
  • Track program timelines, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with engineering leads to align technical decisions with constraints.
  • Build robust manufacturing plans including DFM/DFA alignment and pilot builds.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of hardware program management experience with complex electromechanical or robotics systems.
  • Deep understanding of PLM, PDP, and NPI methodologies in hardware product development.
  • Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers from early builds to high-volume production.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes including PCBA (SMT), injection molding, die casting, and system integration.
  • Excellent technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls domains.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills for clarity and alignment in high-stakes environments.

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