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Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer - DoorDash Air
Doordash INC · 🇺🇸 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 innovation hub within DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. Our mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. 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 being in-person 5 days a week. About the Role We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team developing mission-critical RF/electrical systems for unmanned platforms.This role offers a rare opportunity to gain deep insight into RF design and validation, contributing across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through production. In this role, you will apply deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and wireless system design to ensure autonomous platforms operate with exceptional reliability and precision. You will design, optimize and validate RF / mixed-signal PCBAs with a strong focus on interference mitigation, troubleshoot system-level desense, and leverage a thorough understanding of wireless technologies including LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, GPS, and UWB. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… • Lead the development of innovative solutions that span across RF, Mixed signal and mechanical domain. • Design RF hardware as well as wireless testbeds to support system validation, and lead the execution and documentation of system-level design and verification • Provide expertise, mentorship to partner teams regarding EMI mitigation strategies, and cross-functional debug processes • Characterize EMI caused by internal & external aggressors by tracing root causes using EMC probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews • Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems, including sensitivity and coexistence evaluations across LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and validate performance against industry standards • Perform EM simulations using cad tools (CST, HFSS, ADS) to develop deep understanding of product behavior and drive informed design decisions • Clearly communicate technical challenges, gaps and trade-offs to fellow engineers and executives We’re excited about you because you have… • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in RF engineering, applied electromagnetics, or wireless systems • 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing and testing RF hardware for consumer grade mass-produced products • Strong RF fundamentals with expertise in front-end design, desense analysis and system-level optimization • Experience working with systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, DDR, SDIO / eMMC • Proficient in the use of RF test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers • Hands-on expertise in desense mitigation techniques, including shielding, grounding, and filtering, leveraging both simulation and empirical measurement data to drive root cause analysis • Excellent data analysis, report writing, presentation skills, and desire to work in fast paced environment 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 b