Senior Operations Associate, Geospatial Programs

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 autonomous aviation technologies in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About The Role

This Role Offers A Unique Opportunity To Shape The Future Of Drone Delivery By

defining, testing, and maintaining the

standards and workflows

that determine where and how we operate

using

mapping, LiDAR, and geospatial tools

to evaluate site feasibility, safety, and delivery coverage

managing a

small, high-performing team

responsible for mapping accuracy, delivery zone validation, and spatial data integrity

partnering with

Product, Engineering, Flight Operations, and Policy

to develop scalable systems for creating and maintaining delivery zones

collaborating with

cities, property managers, and multifamily developers

to unlock new types of delivery locations and permissions

contributing to

playbooks, data pipelines, and strategic decisions

that guide how we launch and expand delivery zones across markets

traveling up to

20% of the time

to support field validation, site setup, and operational readiness

This is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area. Regular in-person collaboration with cross-functional partners is required to test workflows, shape product direction, and accelerate decision-making.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

shape how we

define, evaluate, and expand

Drone Delivery Zones using operational and spatial analysis

apply

mapping and geospatial tools (LiDAR, GIS, QGIS, or equivalent)

to assess coverage, obstacles, and safety criteria

partner with Product and Engineering to improve internal tooling for site selection, zone validation, and real-time monitoring

collaborate with Policy and Flight Ops to ensure every delivery zone meets

regulatory, airspace, and operational

Requirements

support launch readiness across key locations, ensuring seamless integration of new zones into live operations

contribute to

SOPs, data standards, and training materials

that make the program scalable across markets

use

SQL, dashboards, and geospatial analysis tools

to monitor system performance, surface insights, and drive continuous improvement

We’re excited about you because…

you get

operations and geospatial context

: you’ve supported live operations, understand how data drives real-world performance, and can manage complexity in motion

you use

data to drive action

: you’re confident in SQL and familiar with mapping and LiDAR concepts; you use data to diagnose problems, prioritize work, and guide decisions

you build for

scale and clarity

: you design workflows and documentation that work at 10x the current volume

you’re curious about

autonomy and airspace

: you’re excited about how drones, mapping, and infrastructure intersect in real-world logistics

you’re collaborative: you work fluidly across product, engineering, and policy teams, and communicate clearly even in ambiguity

you move fast and bring others with you: you’re action-oriented, adaptable, and know how to align stakeholders toward a shared outcome

Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

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Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

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See Below For Paid Time Off Details

For Salaried Roles

flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.

For Hourly Roles

vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$74,700

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$125,500 USD

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 with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering 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.

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