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Head of Central Robot Operations - Dot
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 roles14 certified filings for “Operations Research Scientist” (Operations Research Analysts) in CA: $125k–$179k, median $154k. 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.
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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
The Role As the Head of Central Robot Operations , you will lead the central operations organization that powers autonomous robot delivery at scale. Acting as the operational command center for the business, you will build the capabilities, mechanisms, and teams that enable safe, reliable, and efficient robot operations across every market. You will own the operating model spanning Remote Assistance, Mapping Operations, Market Expansion, Infrastructure, Strategy & Operations, Policy & Demos, and Program Management etc. This leader will establish the systems, governance, and operational excellence needed to scale autonomous operations from a handful of cities to a global network, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Safety, Hardware, Autonomy, Legal, Public Policy, and Market Operations. What You Will Do Build and Scale Central Robot Operations • Define the long-term operating model, organizational structure, and roadmap for Central Robot Operations. • Build scalable mechanisms, operating standards, and governance that enable reliable robot operations across all markets. • Lead a high-performing organization spanning operations, analytics, expansion, mapping, infrastructure, and program management. Own Remote Assistance Operations • Lead the 24/7 Remote Assistance organization responsible for supporting autonomous robots requiring human intervention. • Define response-time SLAs, workforce planning, staffing models, scheduling, and escalation protocols. • Develop monitoring, telemetry, and operational dashboards that provide real-time visibility into fleet health. • Partner with Engineering and Product to analyze intervention data, eliminate recurring failure modes, and continuously reduce human intervention rates. Lead Mapping Operations • Own the operational lifecycle of geospatial assets including HD maps, geofences, routing data, and points of interest. • Establish mapping quality standards, QA mechanisms, refresh cycles, and operational readiness processes for new launches. • Balance mapping accuracy with launch velocity while managing internal and external mapping partners. Drive Geographic Expansion • Develop the playbook for launching new cities, campuses, and operating zones. • Lead market assessment, regulatory readiness, operational planning, and launch governance. • Build repeatable launch mechanisms that enable rapid, high-quality expansion across multiple geographies. • Coordinate cross-functional readiness reviews prior to every market launch. Own Market Infrastructure • Lead strategy and execution for hubs, depots, charging infrastructure, parking locations, maintenance facilities, and operational footprint. • Drive capacity planning, infrastructure utilization, vendor management, and cost optimization. • Ensure operational infrastructure scales ahead of demand while maintaining service reliability. Lead Strategy & Operations • Build the planning, analytics, governance, and reporting engine for Robot Operations. • Define KPIs, operating metrics, executive dashboards, forecasting models, and business review mechanisms. • Lead annual planning, OKRs, operational reviews, and cross-functional governance rhythms. • Translate operation al data into strategic recommendations for executive leadership. Own Policy, Regulatory Engagement & Demonstrations • Partner with Public Policy and Legal teams to support permits, regulatory engagement, compliance initiatives, and government relationships. • Lead operational readiness for demonstrations involving customers, regulators, investors, media, and strategic partners. • Represent Operations during executive briefings and external engagements. Lead Program Management • Build and lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for Robot Operation