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DoorDash hires OPT students across software engineering, data science, product management, and operations roles. Known for a structured new-grad hiring cycle and a clear H-1B visa transition track, DoorDash is a strong choice for F-1 students looking to build a long-term U.S. career in tech.
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The Dasher & Logistics team is responsible for ensuring every delivery is completed with speed, accuracy and a positive Consumer, Merchant and Dasher experience. Dasher & Logistics owns initiatives that touch all parts of the Dasher life cycle ranging from supply & demand, to cost & quality, to Dasher pay, to Dasher retention, to order batching and beyond. We care about metrics like delivery times, cost per order, delivery quality, dasher compensation, and many more!
Our Logistics Operations team owns the operational outcomes of DoorDash's logistics business, with a focus on balancing speed, quality, and cost. We operate at the intersection of financial performance and real-world execution, ensuring that every dollar invested drives reliable operations and a sustainable Dasher ecosystem.
About the Role
You will play an integral role in building our business strategy on our Live Operations team under the Dasher & Logistics Pillar. Your primary goal will focus on opportunities to improve Dasher supply & hours by getting into the weeds and really understanding what's happening on the ground, developing and testing hypotheses, and scaling that impact through working with cross-functional teams such as Product, Engineering, and Analytics. You will report directly into a Manager or Senior Manager on the Dasher & Logistics team.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Build analysis to create data-driven decisions to improve the experience for our Users
- Operate at the lowest level of detail to become an expert of this problem space
- Learn how to develop strategies and act on them
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive impact for DoorDash
We're excited about you because…
- You have 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, financial services, operations, technology, startups or related experience
- You are able to analyze and synthesize data, make informed decisions and balance quantitative measurement with an empathetic, intuition-based mindset. You can crunch data in SQL/excel independently.
- You love thinking about problems from a first principles approach, and you aren't afraid to take action and try new things in order to create the future.
- You are able to communicate complex topics in a clear, concise, and thorough way to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- You focus on getting stuff done and aren't afraid to get into the details. No job is beneath you and you lead from the front and with optimism.
- You're comfortable with ambiguity and the dynamic nature of operations which may require working weekends and holidays
- You have a Bachelor's degree in a related field
We expect this position to be filled by 7/11/26.
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
The Dasher & Logistics team is responsible for ensuring every delivery is completed with speed, accuracy and a positive Consumer, Merchant and Dasher experience. Dasher & Logistics owns initiatives that touch all parts of the Dasher life cycle ranging from supply & demand, to cost & quality, to Dasher pay, to Dasher retention, to order batching and beyond. We care about metrics like delivery times, cost per order, delivery quality, dasher compensation, and many more!
Our Logistics Operations team owns the operational outcomes of DoorDash's logistics business, with a focus on balancing speed, quality, and cost. We operate at the intersection of financial performance and real-world execution, ensuring that every dollar invested drives reliable operations and a sustainable Dasher ecosystem.
About the Role
You will play an integral role in building our business strategy on our Live Operations team under the Dasher & Logistics Pillar. Your primary goal will focus on opportunities to improve Dasher supply & hours by getting into the weeds and really understanding what's happening on the ground, developing and testing hypotheses, and scaling that impact through working with cross-functional teams such as Product, Engineering, and Analytics. You will report directly into a Manager or Senior Manager on the Dasher & Logistics team.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Build analysis to create data-driven decisions to improve the experience for our Users
- Operate at the lowest level of detail to become an expert of this problem space
- Learn how to develop strategies and act on them
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive impact for DoorDash
We're excited about you because…
- You have 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, financial services, operations, technology, startups or related experience
- You are able to analyze and synthesize data, make informed decisions and balance quantitative measurement with an empathetic, intuition-based mindset. You can crunch data in SQL/excel independently.
- You love thinking about problems from a first principles approach, and you aren't afraid to take action and try new things in order to create the future.
- You are able to communicate complex topics in a clear, concise, and thorough way to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- You focus on getting stuff done and aren't afraid to get into the details. No job is beneath you and you lead from the front and with optimism.
- You're comfortable with ambiguity and the dynamic nature of operations which may require working weekends and holidays
- You have a Bachelor's degree in a related field
We expect this position to be filled by 7/11/26.
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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Align your degree to DoorDash's technical roles
DoorDash's OPT hires cluster in software engineering, machine learning, and data analytics. Pull the O*NET profile for your target role and confirm the degree field listed matches your diploma exactly. A mismatch between your major and the job's typical education requirement can complicate STEM OPT eligibility later.
Apply during DoorDash's new-grad hiring window
DoorDash runs a structured university recruiting cycle that opens in late summer and peaks through October. OPT students with EADs expiring within six months should apply early in this window so their authorization timeline aligns with DoorDash's offer and onboarding schedule without requiring a rushed STEM extension.
Verify DoorDash's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm DoorDash's enrollment status through E-Verify directly before signing an offer. If your hiring team can't confirm it, ask HR explicitly. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify disqualifies you from the 24-month STEM extension entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to track DoorDash's H-1B filing history
Your OPT runway is finite, so knowing DoorDash's H-1B sponsorship track record before you accept matters. Use Migrate Mate to review DoorDash's LCA filings by role and location. This tells you which job families DoorDash has historically sponsored and whether your target team has a pattern of filing.
Request a STEM-designated offer letter from HR
Your DSO needs a formal training plan and an offer letter confirming the role qualifies under your CIP code to approve the STEM OPT extension. Ask DoorDash's HR team for this documentation before your initial OPT EAD expires. Waiting until the last 90 days creates filing risk if revisions are needed.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
DoorDash's H-1B filings must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your occupation code in the San Francisco or New York metro area. Negotiating above that threshold now positions you cleanly for DoorDash's future LCA filing.
DoorDash OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does DoorDash sponsor OPT visas?
DoorDash doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants directly to F-1 students. What DoorDash does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. For STEM OPT, DoorDash's E-Verify enrollment is required to qualify for the 24-month extension, which you apply for through your DSO.
Which departments at DoorDash typically hire OPT students?
DoorDash's strongest OPT hiring concentrates in software engineering, machine learning, data science, and product management. These roles typically require STEM degrees that qualify students for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Operations and strategy teams also hire OPT students, though those roles may not carry STEM designation depending on your degree field.
How do I confirm my DoorDash role qualifies for STEM OPT extension?
Your DSO determines STEM OPT eligibility based on whether your degree's CIP code matches an approved STEM field and whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting a DoorDash offer, ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment and work with your DSO to verify your CIP code alignment. USCIS publishes the official STEM-designated degree list.
What is the timeline for OPT students transitioning to H-1B at DoorDash?
OPT students typically use their initial 12-month EAD plus the 24-month STEM extension for up to 36 months of authorized work. DoorDash would file your H-1B petition during the April lottery window. If selected, your H-1B takes effect October 1. Cap-gap protects your status between OPT expiration and October 1 if USCIS receives your petition before your EAD expires.
How do I find and apply for OPT-friendly roles at DoorDash?
Use Migrate Mate to search DoorDash's verified LCA filing history by role type and location before applying. This helps you identify which teams have an active H-1B sponsorship pattern, which is a strong signal of long-term support for work visa holders. Apply through DoorDash's careers portal and note your OPT EAD expiration date clearly in recruiter conversations.
How does DoorDash hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. DoorDash can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check DoorDash's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.