Senior Reliability Engineer - DoorDash Dot

DoorDash US
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 139,400 - 205,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical skills","Structuring testing environments"]

Build and validate unmanned platform reliability at system and component levels by translating vehicle reliability needs into measurable performance metrics. Lead rigorous validation strategies, automation with Python, and design of test fixtures using CAD and shop tools. Oversee experimental execution across vibration, environmental, DAQ, and ingress protection testing, run FMEA/FTA and FRACAS investigations, and collaborate with autonomy teams to verify sensor performance and software reliability, including HIL simulation.

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DoorDash US
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Senior Reliability Engineer - DoorDash Dot

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Job Summary

Build and validate unmanned platform reliability at system and component levels by translating vehicle reliability needs into measurable performance metrics. Lead rigorous validation strategies, automation with Python, and design of test fixtures using CAD and shop tools. Oversee experimental execution across vibration, environmental, DAQ, and ingress protection testing, run FMEA/FTA and FRACAS investigations, and collaborate with autonomy teams to verify sensor performance and software reliability, including HIL simulation.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect and implement rigorous validation strategies using Python automation and CAD/shop-tool-driven test fixtures.
  • •Oversee experimental execution across internal facilities and external laboratories, managing vibration tables, environmental chambers, DAQ systems, and ingress protection testing.
  • •Translate high-level reliability requirements into granular performance metrics across mechanical, electrical, and software sub-stacks while leading FMEA and FTA sessions.
  • •Drive forensic investigations into hardware failures using FRACAS to eliminate potential field issues during development.
  • •Partner with cross-functional autonomy and engineering teams to validate sensor performance, software reliability, and HIL simulation environments.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 139,400 - 205,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid ParentalPaid LeaveDisability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in reliability validation or hardware testing for robotics, unmanned platforms, or automated vehicle systems.
  • •Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
  • •Hands-on proficiency with environmental chambers, vibration tables, and DAQ systems, plus CAD and shop tools.
  • •Ability to use Python scripts to automate test procedures and understand the interaction between autonomy software and physical hardware.
  • •Strong communication and analytical skills with a track record of implementing rigorous structure in complex testing environments.
Experience:5+ yearsRoboticsUnmanned platformsAutomated vehicle systems
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical skillsStructuring testing environments
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonCADDAQ systemsFMEAFTAFRACASHIL simulationVibration tablesEnvironmental chambers

Company Brief

DoorDash US
On-demand logistics platform connecting consumers with local restaurants, grocers, and retailers for food delivery, pickup, and convenience services. Operates a marketplace and last-mile delivery network while offering tools and analytics for merchants and couriers.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2013
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