The role is for an experienced technical operator at DoorDash Labs, focusing on the testing, deployment, and operational validation of advanced autonomous technologies. The team is dedicated to exploring robotics and automation to enhance last-mile logistics. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure safe deployment and evaluation of new capabilities. The candidate will also mentor teammates and improve validation practices for autonomous systems in real-world environments.

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in autonomous systems testing, robotics operations, technical operations, or other complex engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale testing or deployment programs from planning through execution while balancing technical, operational, and business priorities.
• Demonstrated expertise in debugging, triaging, and driving resolution of complex cross-functional technical issues.
• Experience defining operational standards, testing methodologies, or scalable processes that improve organizational performance.
• Strong experience partnering with engineering, product, and program management teams to influence technical direction and product outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with Linux, GitHub, Jira, CI/CD tools, and log analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive execution in ambiguous environments.
• Strong leadership experience mentoring senior operators and developing technical talent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Own end-to-end testing programs, defining scope, priorities, success criteria, and execution across multiple complex engineering initiatives.
• Define and continuously evolve testing methodologies, operational standards, and quality frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, product, TPM, safety, and operations teams.
• Drive complex investigations by leading root cause analysis across hardware, software, and operational systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency through process optimization and automation.
• Establish metrics, analyze operational performance, and translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and develop operators while raising the technical bar across the Engineering Testing organization.
• Serve as a trusted technical and operational advisor during high-priority testing efforts.