Materials Program Manager, Autonomy & Robotics

About the Team

Door Dash Labs is an independent team within Door Dash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you want to work on commercializing autonomy and robotics in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

We believe in the value of advanced technologies and strive to build meaningful applications of next‑generation hardware and software to impact real‑world needs. As such, we are looking for a Materials Program Manager who has strong relevant experience to own planning and material readiness in this field while having the analytical mindset, creativity, and vision to tackle the challenges in the present and future for Door Dash Labs.

This is a highly visible role where the Materials Program Manager is expected to work hands‑on with cross‑functional teams to build supply chain models for CTB ("clear to build"), provide clear visibility on our sourcing strategies, and actualize data in our supplier, manufacturing, and deployment sites as we drive towards commercial success for the entire organization.

The Materials Program Manager will report to the Director of Hardware and Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing on our Sourcing team in our Autonomy organization.

• Build CTB for a wide breadth of commodities from fasteners all the way to finished robots at the system level.
• Create demand and supply plan models and track performance of sourcing strategies to monitor and improve effectiveness of supply chain.
• Dive deep into issues, breakdown problems, and drive the team towards results.
• Actualize data across our sites for material readiness, inventory management, and excess & obsolescence and provide strategic recommendations as our needs evolve.
• Work hands‑on and support a world‑class team of engineers and business leaders.

• You have 7+ years of materials readiness experience in consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, autonomy, and/or AI projects.
• You have MBA or Masters in an analytical field with significant experience in CTB with vendors in the relevant space.
• You have strong communication and presentations skills to lead and organize efforts.
• You have sharp attention to detail and believe no task is too big or too small.

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.

Door Dash 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). Door Dash 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.

The national base pay range for this position within the United States (including Illinois and Colorado).
$130,600 — $192,000 USD

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

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