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Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

Autonomy & Robotics

Updated on 10/11/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Consumer Software
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$171.6k - $252.4kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Oakland, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring on-site presence 1-2 days per week.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • A *B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science*
  • 8+ years of industry experience working in engineering and program management
  • In-depth experience with the software development life cycle
  • Demonstrated success taking software products from concept to production
  • A track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant ambiguity and on track delivery of programs
  • The ability to operate from a deep technical level all the way up to providing comprehensive program status to executive leadership
  • In-depth understanding of autonomy feature validation strategies in simulation, closed course testing and on public roads
  • Strong familiarity with program management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet/MS Project, Google Workplace applications
Responsibilities
  • Be part of an exciting effort to develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot
  • Work with our Autonomous Software teams in the Bay Area
  • Program manage and help lead development for our cutting edge software within Perception, Planning, Localization, System Safety and Simulation
  • Drive completion of autonomy features from requirements or engineering concept to validated public roads driving readiness
  • Work with leaders and engineers across Product, DevOps, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are then delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash stands out by utilizing technology to create a three-sided marketplace that benefits customers, restaurants, and Dashers, generating revenue through commission and delivery fees. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market while enhancing the user experience.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.