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Global Head of Economics Research, Head Economist
Doordash INC · 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 396 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 147 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Doordash INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Operations Research Scientist” (Operations Research Analysts) in WA: $91k–$171k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 396 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 147 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the Team The Global Policy Development & Research Team forms a core part of our Public Policy & Communications Organization — leading the economic and legislative analysis that drives our policy strategy and storytelling around the world. This high-impact team uncovers and explains the impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes, shapes our global policy positions, and communicates DoorDash’s role in driving impact in local economies. About the Role DoorDash is looking for an experienced Global Head of Economics Research, serving as our Head Economist, to lead our research function. In this role, you will analyze the role we play in local economies and the impact we drive for Dashers, merchants, and consumers — and shape how we share our insights externally. In this expansive role, you’ll lead a team that explores how the DoorDash platform drives economic activity around the world and shapes the broader policy conversation about the future of work and local commerce. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… • Lead our Global Economics Research function — setting this vision, defining the direction of our research, and driving execution of a high-impact research agenda. • Analyze our economic impact and how policy proposals affect our platform and the Dashers, merchants, and consumers who use it every day. • Produce other public-facing analyses that clearly and credibly demonstrate our impact to policymakers, the media, and other audiences — telling unique stories about the role we play in local economies. • In partnership with Public Policy and Communications teammates, translate complex research into compelling narratives for external audiences, including in interviews with the media and meetings with policymakers. • Engage with academics, think tanks, and other thought leaders to further analyze and describe our impact — and create a foundation for proposed policies. • Coordinate closely with other members of the Public Policy & Communications Team, as well as the Analytics, Finance, Communications, and Strategy & Ops Teams. • Manage a team with global remit. We’re excited about you because… • You have a PhD in Economics or a similar domain. • You have 10+ years of experience in economic research, data analytics, economic or management consulting, or a related quantitative role, with a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex findings to non-technical audiences. • You have expertise in SQL and statistical analysis (e.g. hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions), familiarity with one or more analytics & visualization tools, and demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to scale and enhance research impact. • You have experience managing direct reports, juggling both technical and managerial tasks, including 1+1's, technical mentorship, and recruitment participation. • You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and balancing rigor with speed. • Bonus points for experience working in-house at a technology company, in government, and/or internationally. Compensation 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. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which inc