Staff Software Technical Program Manager – Autonomy & Robotics

DoorDash

. Help develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $193,800 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and software development life cycle, with a strong focus on autonomy feature validation and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex programs and communicate effectively with technical and executive teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Autonomy Feature ValidationProgram ManagementSoftware Development Life CycleCross-Functional Program ManagementTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Autonomy Software DevelopmentPerception ProgrammingPlanning AlgorithmsLocalization TechniquesSystem Safety ProtocolsSimulation MethodsRemote Assistance TechnologiesConcept to Production ManagementRequirements EngineeringIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingTracking and Follow-UpCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSmartsheetMS ProjectGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Autonomous Delivery RobotEngineering ExperiencePublic Roads TestingClosed Course TestingTechnical Program Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help develop and manufacture an autonomous delivery robot
Work with autonomy software teams to deliver new autonomy features
Program manage and help lead software stack development across Perception, Planning, Localization, System Safety, Simulation, and Remote Assistance
Drive autonomy features from requirements or engineering concept through validated public-roads driving
Work with leaders and engineers across Autonomy, Software, Product, QA, and Operations
Plan, track, follow up, and resolve issues
Report to the manager of the Technical Program Management team
Interface daily with autonomy, software, safety, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

In-depth understanding of autonomy and autonomy feature validation strategies in simulation, closed course testing, and on public roads
8+ years of industry experience working in engineering and/or program management
In-depth experience with the software development life cycle
Demonstrated success taking software products or features from concept to production
Track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant ambiguity
Ability to operate from a deep technical level up to providing comprehensive program status to executive leadership
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in STEM
Working experience with program management tools, including Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet/MS Project, and Google Workspace applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grants
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Flexible paid time off/vacation for salaried roles
80 hours of paid sick time per year for salaried roles
Wellness expense reimbursement
Premium healthcare
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities