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Hardware Integration Engineer, DoorDash Air
Doordash INC · 🇺🇸 Oakland, CA; San Francisco, CA
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 roles5 certified filings for “Hardware Engineer” (Robotics Engineers) in CA: $198k–$200k, median $200k. Most were filed at wage level IV (60%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 are working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you have a passion for applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you! Please Note: This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person 5 days a week, plus availability for on-site interviews. No relocation assistance. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Hardware Integration Engineer to join our team. You will work directly with our hardware team on the buildout, testing, and maintenance of the next generation of robotic systems within DoorDash Labs. Through your daily interactions with all aspects of the autonomous system, you will serve as the lead technical reference. You will work directly with our hardware/software engineers, engineering technicians, operations, and safety team to improve the utilization rate and safety of our autonomous vehicles. You’ll work closely with hardware and service engineering teams to tackle novel technical challenges in electromechanical systems and vehicle platforms. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about building and refining robotic systems. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… • Serve as the subject matter expert for autonomous robotic vehicles by developing deep familiarity with the entire system. • Deliver vehicle integration support across the organization, including designing, prototyping, and installing proof-of-concept systems and sensors. • Guide the vehicle through its lifecycle, from initial build-out and integration to final delivery and operational shakedown testing. • Construct and engineer test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software systems. • Create and maintain all necessary documentation pertaining to vehicle integration and detailed assembly procedures. • Employ root cause analysis to troubleshoot vehicle systems, computer components, and sensors, ensuring minimal downtime. • Manage and scale component provisioning and validation efforts to effectively support expanding vehicle fleets. • Collaborate across teams to satisfy the provisioning and validation requirements for various projects. • Address high-level, dynamically evolving technical challenges autonomously, maintaining a strict focus on safety. We're excited about you because you have… • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 4+ years of technical experience focused on autonomous hardware and software systems. • Direct, hands-on experience with key AV components such as LiDAR, RADAR, GPS, and cameras. • Proven capability in interpreting and understanding electrical schematics and datasheets. • Experience with soldering, crimping, and meticulous cable management in lab or shop settings. • Familiarity with standard shop equipment, including CNC, machining, metal working, welding, and 3D printers. • Proficient in electromechanical repair and maintenance, utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools. • Strong 3D modeling (CAD, Soildworks, Onshape or equivalent) skills for complex parts and assemblies. Preferred experience includes… • Working knowledge of various programming languages/OS (Python, ROS, and Linux). • Familiarity with programming microcontrollers/microprocessors. • Knowledge of communication protocols such as DRONECAN/CAN/UART • Experience flashing software/firmware updates on hardware • Hands-on experience assembling, working with, and debugging hardware and software systems • You have experience with low-volu