Hardware Integration Engineer

About the Team

Door Dash Labs is an independent team within Door Dash. We are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground up and other automation solutions as part of Door Dash's core delivery platform. 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!

Please note:

this role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in‑person 5 days a week, plus availability for on‑site interviews. No relocation assistance.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Hardware Integration Engineer to join our team. You will work directly with our hardware team on the buildout, testing, and maintenance of the next generation of robotic systems within Door Dash Labs.

Through your daily interactions with all aspects of the autonomous system, you will serve as the lead technical reference. You will work closely with our hardware/software engineers, engineering technicians, operations, and safety team to improve the utilization rate and safety of our autonomous vehicles.

You’ll work closely with hardware and service engineering teams to tackle novel technical challenges in electromechanical systems and vehicle platforms. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and is passionate about building and refining robotic systems.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for autonomous robotic vehicles by developing deep familiarity with the entire system.
• Deliver vehicle integration support across the organization, including designing, prototyping, and installing proof‑of‑concept systems and sensors.
• Guide the vehicle through its lifecycle, from initial build‑out and integration to final delivery and operational shakedown testing.
• Construct and engineer test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software systems.
• Create and maintain all necessary documentation pertaining to vehicle integration and detailed assembly procedures.
• Employ root‑cause analysis to troubleshoot vehicle systems, computer components, and sensors, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Manage and scale component provisioning and validation efforts to effectively support expanding vehicle fleets.
• Collaborate across teams to satisfy the provisioning and validation requirements for various projects.
• Address high‑level, dynamically evolving technical challenges autonomously, maintaining a strict focus on safety.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of technical experience focused on autonomous hardware and software systems.
• Direct, hands‑on experience with key AV components such as LiDAR, RADAR, GPS, and cameras.
• Proven capability in interpreting and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and meticulous cable management in lab or shop settings.
• Familiarity with standard shop equipment, including CNC, machining, metal working, welding, and 3D printers.
• Proficient in electromechanical repair and maintenance, utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Strong 3D modeling (CAD, Solidworks, Onshape or equivalent) skills for complex parts and assemblies.

• Working knowledge of various programming languages/OS (Python, ROS, and Linux).
• Familiarity with programming microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as DRONECAN/CAN/UART.
• Experience flashing software/firmware updates on hardware.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, working with, and debugging hardware and software systems.
• Experience with low‑volume manufacturing in the automotive, drone or robotics industry.
• Hobbies building robots, RC cars, boats or drones or playing with Arduinos/RPIs.

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

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