The posting, in DoorDash's own words
archived Oct 28, 2026About 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 the Technician Lead, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering goals and day-to-day shop floor execution. This is a "Player-Coach" role: you will spend 90-95% of your day as a hands-on contributor, executing high-level diagnostics and repairs alongside the team. You are responsible for ensuring the shift meets its daily output goals and uptime key results. While your primary focus is technical execution, you serve as the first point of escalation for the team and help ensure every technician is working efficiently and safely. You report to the Operations Manager, Service Operations, in our DoorDash Labs organization. This is an on-site role with expectations of 100% in-office in Mesa, AZ.
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You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
Lead the team to hit fleet uptime and repair goals while personally executing the most complex robotic diagnostics Perform advanced repairs, including component-level troubleshooting and fixes on intricate electrical systems, control units, and associated hardware, with minimal supervision Act as the process owner for the service center, creating and refining workflows that improve repair accuracy and shop efficiency Provide a high level of dependability and accuracy in all technical documentation and shift handovers, setting the "Gold Standard" for the technician team Lead medium-to-high complexity projects tied directly to fleet uptime and reliability key results from start to finish Serve as the primary DRI for troubleshooting systemic hardware issues and escalating critical bottlenecks to engineering Communicate clear success metrics for maintenance projects, designate tasks to appropriate team members, and remove roadblocks to keep timelines on track Translate high-level key results into daily shift tasks, providing feedback to leadership on fleet health trends, wins, and challenges Use data-driven analysis and critical thinking to resolve systemic fleet issues, moving beyond "one-off" fixes to document creative, scalable solutions We operate 7 days a week, 16 hrs a day to support Robot Operations. During training, you will be on a temporary schedule until your on-the-job training is completed over a few weeks. Once training is complete, you will move to your permanent shift assignment that will be based on business need, either an AM or PM shift with weekend coverage. To ensure you can plan accordingly, permanent shift reassignments are provided with at least two weeks' notice.
We’re excited about you because you have…
3-5 years of service work experience Drive to help build and implement scalable solutions Excellent communication and documentation skills Prior experience in vehicle or fleet service. Leading or training team members is a major plus Strong experience in work order management systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of work order completion Valid U.S. drivers license required, and a successful completion of MVR required
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. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here .