Reliability Test Engineer

External

Doordash · San Francisco, CA

$170K–$250K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday

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DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We're ruthlessly focused on business impact. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We're focused on how to do the next 10B even better. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior/Staff Test Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in the development and validation of our unmanned platforms at the system and component levels. The ideal candidate has a strong background in test development, test execution, and root cause analysis with a proven track record of collaboratively managing risk throughout a fast paced development process. You're excited about this opportunity because you will... Run and monitor tests within our facility as well as at outside test labs. Collaborate with a tight knit team to identify and understand test failures. Be hands-on in developing test methods and equipment to uncover failures before they happen in the field. Find clarity through root cause analysis of lab and field failures and suggest design changes to prevent them. Use your creativity to create novel and scaled tests for autonomous systems. We're excited about you because you have... A bachelors or advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Mastery of test equipment such as environmental chambers, vibration tables, water testers, DAQs, etc.. Ability to bring order to complex test and development programs via clear technical communication and documentation. Experience designing and building testers and equipment. Ability to write Python scripts to automate reliability tests. Experience with CAD and shop tools to design and build fixtures and/or test rigs. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

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In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here .See below for paid time off details:For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.$170,000 - $250,000 USDAbout DoorDashOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our companHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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