Staff Systems Engineer

DoorDash USAOakland, CA
$130,600 - $285,000Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to help shape the architecture and integration of our next-generation delivery platforms. In this role, you will define system requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies that connect diverse hardware, software, and operational teams into a cohesive, safe, and reliable system. You will translate high-level business and mission objectives into clear engineering specifications, ensuring our delivery platform meets performance, safety, and regulatory goals. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in complex system development, with experience in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or other safety-critical domains, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where clear thinking and systems-level perspective drive success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or a related role within a safety-critical or high-complexity engineering environment.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or Polarion) and structured requirements traceability processes.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and validating system requirements in self-driving, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Reliability Engineering) to define and manage system interfaces.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a track record of driving complex, cross-functional engineering efforts.
  • Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis, system modeling, or test automation.

Responsibilities

  • Define system requirements and interfaces for delivery platforms, translating business and operational goals into verifiable technical requirements
  • Develop and maintain system architecture and interface control documents that allocate functionality, performance, and safety constraints across subsystems and components.
  • Lead trade studies and technical risk assessments to evaluate design options and make data-driven recommendations balancing various objectives
  • Create verification & validation strategies (test plans, acceptance criteria, simulation requirements) and coordinate cross-discipline verification activities to ensure end-to-end performance and safety.
  • Act as the technical liaison to regulatory bodies, ops teams, suppliers, and program management to ensure compliance and smooth system integration into delivery workflows.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program
  • Equity grants
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