Doordashusa · Fremont, CA

Senior Operations Specialist, Robot at Doordashusa — Fremont, CA

Full-timeFremont, CAPosted 2026-07-27Apply on Greenhouse

Full job description

## 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, then we want to talk to you!

## About the Role

As a Senior Operations Specialist, Robot (Shift Lead) in our Robot Operations, you will play a critical role in leading and guiding a team of operators to ensure smooth daily operations. You’ll foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and adaptability while ensuring operational goals are met. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. This role is required to work a 4/10 schedule AM/PM shift Sunday - Wednesday and Wednesday - Saturday.

Team Leadership:

  • Oversee and support a team of operators (same or one level lower) during assigned shifts.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provide constructive feedback and results-driven insights to team members and management.

Operational Excellence:

  • Ensure deployment schedules are adhered to and promptly communicate any delays.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to break/rotation schedules.
  • Handle escalations and resolve or close out tickets as needed.

Communication & Reporting:

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the team and management during your shift.
  • Compile and deliver clear and actionable feedback to both the team and leadership.
  • Escalate issues appropriately, ensuring correct stakeholders are informed.

Ad Hoc Support:

  • Assist with special tasks or challenges that arise during the shift.
  • Proactively address and resolve any operational roadblocks.

Accountability:

  • Support and enforce the Robot Operations Accountability process.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of escalations, resolutions, and team performance.

## We’re excited about you because...

  • Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role, ideally in operations, logistics, or robotics.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively to team members and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Adaptable and solution-oriented in fast-paced or unexpected situations.
  • Proficiency in using operational tools and software for tracking tasks and reporting.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively during busy shifts.

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Compensation

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).

$28.40—$41.80 USD

## About DoorDash

Required skills

  • node.js
  • team leadership
  • excel
  • delivery
  • communication
  • logistics