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About the Role

DoorDash Labs is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to partner with their drone delivery program, Air. This role is responsible for the security strategy of drones, ground infrastructure, and connected systems. The ideal candidate is a highly technical, hands-on security engineer with expertise in securing IoT or robotic platforms, capable of independent work and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the security strategy for drone delivery, including drone authentication systems.
Secure the physical and software layers of drones and drone infrastructure, from firmware to hardware.
Secure the physical and software layers of drone nests and related ground infrastructure.
Design and implement secure networking architecture across drone, nest, and ground systems.
Review RFCs and design documents for new Air features and infrastructure, providing security guidance.
Visit test or production sites at least once a quarter to assess security controls and validate systems.
Partner with Enterprise Security, GRC, and Engineering leadership to align Air's security posture with DoorDash's broader strategy.
Establish clear, measurable metrics to track the security posture and risk reduction of the Air program.

Requirements

8+ years of security engineering experience, with significant depth in securing IoT or robotic platforms.
Hands-on experience with drone security, including drone authentication and the physical/software security of drones and infrastructure.
Strong networking fundamentals, including VPN/mesh networking tools like Tailscale.
Proven ability to work autonomously while coordinating across cross-functional teams to drive schedules and validate security outcomes.
Experience reviewing RFCs and design documents, providing actionable, risk-based security feedback.
Willingness and ability to travel to test or production sites at least once a quarter.
Proficient in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Go) for security tooling and automation.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security risks and trade-offs to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

IoT security
Robotic platform security
Drone security
Drone authentication
Firmware security
Hardware security
Networking architecture
VPN
Mesh networking
Tailscale
RFC review
Design document review
Python
Go
Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
Terraform

Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite (once a week)

Experience Level

Staff level
8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Robotics Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

$193,800—$285,000 USD

Benefits

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)

About the Company

At DoorDash, our mission is to empower local economies. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery and are expanding to provide any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, offering opportunities to solve new challenges and own careers. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. 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.
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.
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.
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.