Operations Associate, Expansion & Analytics

DoorDash USA • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you! We’re looking for an Operations Associate to drive expansion and bring-up of new deployment sites. This role will primarily focus on the development of our public presence at community events and expos. You will report to the Expansion & Analytics Manager in our DoorDash Labs organization. In this role, you will work with multiple stakeholders including the Mapping Team, Real Estate Team, Engineering (hardware and software), and Policy Team to guide commercial expansion and deployment.

Requirements

• 2 years of autonomous operations experience or strong interest in the space
• Comfortable with local municipality-facing tasks and communication
• Comfortable with traveling and attending events in various cities
• Experience with Linux, Sigma, Jira, GIS and other tools

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or map data collection

Responsibilities

• Identify target commercial geos and build out and manage the data collection pipeline
• Travel to key geos of interest and lead product demonstrations, attend community events, and establish connections with the general public
• Oversee logistics and coordination of getting a Labs robot to and from key events
• Work closely with key stakeholders to drive project expansion and maintain city partnerships
• Use data dashboards to inform geo-expansion strategy and new areas of opportunity
• Utilize Linux terminal to generate data collection routes
• Meet with local jurisdictions to answer key operational questions and organize product demos and community engagement events

Benefits

• 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)
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• disability and basic life insurance
• family-forming assistance
• a mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed