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FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist, DoorDash Air
Doordash INC · 🇺🇸 Bay Point, CA
Sponsorship verdict
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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 roles7 certified filings for “Senior Specialist, Partner Integrations” (Management Analysts) in CA: $96k–$199k, median $124k. Most were filed at wage level I (43%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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 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 autonomous aviation technologies in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you! About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled FPV Pilot with advanced acro mode flight experience for visual line-of-sight operations (no goggles). This role focuses on hands-on drone testing and evaluation to support the development of next-generation UAS technologies. You’ll work closely with systems and flight engineers to provide actionable flight data and feedback that drive design improvements and system reliability. This position is fully on-site at our Bay Point, California test facility. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will... • Operate small and mid-size multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms in acro mode within visual line of sight (VLOS) environments. • Conduct test flights, calibration routines, and performance evaluations under engineering supervision. • Collaborate closely with systems engineers to provide high-quality, data-driven feedback on flight performance, controls tuning, and system reliability. • Maintain detailed logs of flight hours, aircraft condition, and observed anomalies. • Support safety and compliance processes in accordance with FAA Part 107 and internal operating procedures. • Participate in system validation efforts involving PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink control systems. • Contribute to iterative design reviews, prototype evaluations, and test readiness reviews. We’re excited about you because you have... • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required; will be verified). • 100+ hours of logged FPV flight time. • 1+ year of consistent acro mode flight experience under visual line of sight (no goggles). • Demonstrated experience with multi-rotor UAS operations (required). • Proven FPV flying background and ability to demonstrate control precision in manual (acro) mode. • Working knowledge of FAA small UAS regulations and operational best practices. • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate flight behavior into engineering insights. • Strong situational awareness and adherence to test-site safety standards. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with fixed-wing RC aircraft operations (huge plus). • Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, and Herelink. • Technical background in UAS systems, aerodynamics, or flight controls integration. • Ability to record and share video footage of recent acro line-of-sight FPV flights for evaluation. • Previous work in structured flight test environments or R&D programs. Compensation Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location. DoorDash 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). DoorDash 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. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here . See below for paid time off details: • For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation,