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Hardware Validation Engineer

DoorDash USA
CompanyDoorDash USA
CategoryEngineering
LocationOakland
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted30 Jul 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
About the Team DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's core delivery hardware. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you! About the Role We’re seeking a highly motivated Hardware Validation Engineer to verify and validate the system requirements for Dot, our next-generation autonomous delivery robot. In this role, you will develop and execute test campaigns to ensure our delivery hardware meets performance, safety, and regulatory goals.  You will join our V&V team based in Oakland. This role requires occasional travel to test sites in California, Arizona, and Michigan. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Validate our next-generation robot delivery hardware Work with hardware requirement owners to develop and execute robot system tests Validate the electrical, mechanical, thermal, safety, and sensing performance of the robot across a challenging breadth of environments Improve robot reliability through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts Work with leaders and engineers across DevOps, Software, Firmware, Controls, AI and Ops to plan, track, follow up and resolve issues Construct and maintain test tooling, fixtures, and documentation Lead test reviews and report out on test program progress We're excited about you because…  B.S., M.S., or PhD. in engineering, e.g. robotics, mechanical, electrical or computer science 5+ years of industry experience working in automotive or mechatronics engineering testing & validation at the system level Hands-on experience with CAN bus & Ethernet data logging and analysis tools Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, shock, and IP testing A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and programs A working understanding of vehicle mechanicals and electronics Familiarity with autonomous vehicle perception systems   Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. 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. For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $139,400 — $205,000 USD About DoorDash At DoorD
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