Mechanical Engineer Jobs at DoorDash with Visa Sponsorship
DoorDash hires Mechanical Engineers to build and refine the physical infrastructure behind last-mile delivery, from hardware systems to robotics and fulfillment equipment. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas across multiple categories for engineering roles, making it a realistic target for international candidates.
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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 robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, we want to talk to you!
About the Role
In this role, your main focus will be to ship embedded control algorithms for various ECUs that operate the powertrain and other systems of the robot. Additionally, you will rigorously test the robot's performance at various levels (simulation, component testing, end-to-end road testing etc.) and continuously seek to improve development processes, testing methods, bug triage and robot performance. You will report to a Technical Lead on our Autonomy team.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Design and implement algorithms for closed-loop vehicle controls, supervisory controls, thermal management and auxiliary controls of various robot systems.
- Build infrastructure (test cases, plant models, functional models) to systematically verify the behavior of algorithms.
- Proactively design features/systems/processes to exceed the needs of internal customers i.e. robot operations, field service, autonomy software stack and hardware.
- Define and solve new problems not listed here using new skills and knowledge that you may have to acquire on the fly!
We're excited about you because...
- BS/MS degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience developing and testing brushless motor controls.
- 5+ years hands-on experience of building robots, autonomous vehicles or other complex mechatronics systems.
- Proficiency in model based design using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and strong understanding of fundamental parts of robotics or mechatronics systems: feedback control, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, CAN communication.
- Working knowledge of C and Python.
Nice to have...
- Experience in building physical models of mechatronic systems for simulation.
- Strong understanding of road vehicle dynamics.
- Deep respect and understanding for a principled and rigorous approach to testing safety-critical systems.
- Ability to write clear, concise and complete documentation of designs and tasks.
- Comfortable using source control and build automation tools like Git, Jenkins etc.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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 robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, we want to talk to you!
About the Role
In this role, your main focus will be to ship embedded control algorithms for various ECUs that operate the powertrain and other systems of the robot. Additionally, you will rigorously test the robot's performance at various levels (simulation, component testing, end-to-end road testing etc.) and continuously seek to improve development processes, testing methods, bug triage and robot performance. You will report to a Technical Lead on our Autonomy team.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Design and implement algorithms for closed-loop vehicle controls, supervisory controls, thermal management and auxiliary controls of various robot systems.
- Build infrastructure (test cases, plant models, functional models) to systematically verify the behavior of algorithms.
- Proactively design features/systems/processes to exceed the needs of internal customers i.e. robot operations, field service, autonomy software stack and hardware.
- Define and solve new problems not listed here using new skills and knowledge that you may have to acquire on the fly!
We're excited about you because...
- BS/MS degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience developing and testing brushless motor controls.
- 5+ years hands-on experience of building robots, autonomous vehicles or other complex mechatronics systems.
- Proficiency in model based design using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and strong understanding of fundamental parts of robotics or mechatronics systems: feedback control, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, CAN communication.
- Working knowledge of C and Python.
Nice to have...
- Experience in building physical models of mechatronic systems for simulation.
- Strong understanding of road vehicle dynamics.
- Deep respect and understanding for a principled and rigorous approach to testing safety-critical systems.
- Ability to write clear, concise and complete documentation of designs and tasks.
- Comfortable using source control and build automation tools like Git, Jenkins etc.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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Tailor your resume to hardware delivery systems
DoorDash Mechanical Engineer roles frequently involve robotics, thermal management, and product enclosures for delivery hardware. Frame your resume around systems-level design and manufacturing experience rather than pure theoretical engineering to align with what their teams are actually building.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Before you commit to an offer, verify that DoorDash is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for F-1 OPT STEM extension eligibility. Skipping this check can put your 24-month extension at risk if the employer relationship is formalized without confirming enrollment status.
Start PERM preparation before your OPT clock expires
If you're targeting a Green Card through PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3, initiate the conversation with your hiring manager early. The PERM labor certification process can take a year or more, so waiting until your nonimmigrant status is close to expiring leaves little margin for delays.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Mechanical Engineer roles at DoorDash
Searching broadly for engineering jobs wastes time. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Mechanical Engineer positions at DoorDash that are open to your visa type, so you can prioritize roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Align your H-1B registration timing with DoorDash's hiring cycle
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March for an October 1 start date. For a tech company like DoorDash, engineering headcount decisions often follow annual budget cycles, so targeting offers in the January to February window gives you the best chance of having your petition filed in the same cap season.
Prepare a portfolio of physical product work for technical interviews
DoorDash Mechanical Engineer interviews often include design exercises tied to real delivery constraints, like thermal limits, drop durability, or form factor trade-offs. Bring documented examples of hardware you've taken from concept to prototype or production, not just CAD models or academic projects.
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Find Mechanical Engineer at DoorDash JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does DoorDash sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes, DoorDash sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers. The company has a consistent history of filing H-1B petitions across its engineering functions, including hardware and robotics roles. If you're currently on H-1B status with another employer, DoorDash can file an H-1B transfer petition, which allows you to start working before USCIS issues an approval.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at DoorDash?
Applications go through DoorDash's careers portal, where Mechanical Engineer roles are listed under hardware, robotics, or infrastructure engineering teams. To filter specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate provides a curated view of DoorDash's open positions organized by visa type. Tailor your application to emphasize systems-level hardware experience relevant to delivery or logistics technology.
Which visa types does DoorDash commonly sponsor for Mechanical Engineer roles?
DoorDash sponsors several visa categories for Mechanical Engineers, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, H-1B1 for Singaporean and Chilean nationals, and TN for Canadian and Mexican professionals. For students on F-1 OPT, DoorDash supports both standard OPT and STEM OPT extension if the role qualifies. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is also available for eligible employees.
What qualifications and experience does DoorDash expect for Mechanical Engineer roles?
DoorDash typically looks for a bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Relevant experience with electromechanical systems, thermal design, product enclosures, or robotics is valued, particularly for roles tied to delivery hardware. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and hands-on prototyping experience often differentiates candidates in the interview process. Advanced degrees can strengthen both the job application and any future PERM-based Green Card filing.
How does the visa sponsorship process typically work once DoorDash extends an offer?
After an offer is accepted, DoorDash's immigration team or outside counsel initiates the petition process. For H-1B transfers or cap-exempt filings, work can often begin within a few weeks of filing. For cap-subject H-1B cases, the October 1 start date constraint applies, so timing your offer to the March registration window matters. USCIS premium processing is available to expedite approval to roughly 15 business days when timeline is a concern.
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