QA & Triage Specialist
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, we want to talk to you!
About the Role
In this role, your main focus will be to work on a variety of QA and triage tasks to assist in the development of our autonomous delivery robot. A primary focus of the role will be to triage the logs of the daily testing runs of the robots conducted in the US. This includes replaying and analyzing specific events as annotated by the testing team, categorizing such events, and working with the software team to evaluate any required improvements. The role could also involve setting up various simulation scenarios for testing within our simulation environment as well as creating maps used by the autonomy stack for navigation.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Analyze: Utilize proprietary diagnostic tools and techniques to triage and diagnose robot autonomy issues accurately and efficiently
- Execute: Take charge of ensuring the prompt analysis of issues, generating reports and data visualizations that effectively prioritize and summarize identified issues
- Build: Develop and construct diverse scenarios within a simulation environment to test and validate new autonomy features. Additionally, create and maintain a library of scenarios to support comprehensive regression testing
- Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, and Software Engineering teams to provide an effective feedback loop of identifying, routing, and monitoring key issues across various systems of the autonomy stack
- Optimize: Streamline and enhance QA processes and workflows
- Lead: Have opportunities to take end-to-end ownership of QA initiatives, encompassing process establishment, defining metrics, new team member training, execution, quality auditing, and reporting
What we’re looking for…
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicle systems
- A self-starter. Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a proactive, action-oriented approach
- Adaptable; you exhibit the agility to swiftly grasp new concepts, adapt to evolving project requirements, and become a proficient specialist
- An innovator, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive improvements in quality and efficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail, enabling you to discern subtle visual differences in frame-by-frame comparisons
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience to 2+ Years of industry experience as a QA Engineer or equivalent
- Proficiency in using Issue Tracking Software such as Jira
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across different functional teams
- Track record of high quality deliverables with minimal supervision
Nice to have...
- Familiarity with Linux and command line interfaces
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and ability to run basic commands/workflows
- Experience with one or more data analytics and business intelligence tools, such as Sigma
- Experience with SQL
Why You’ll Love Working at DoorDash
We are leaders – Leadership is not limited to our management team. It’s something everyone at DoorDash embraces and embodies.
We are operators – We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions to lead our company and our industry is what we do on every project, every day.
We are learners – Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we’ve been in a role for one year or one minute. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our customers, merchants, and dashers.
We are one team – The magic of DoorDash is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights.
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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.
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.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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.
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.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in certain locations.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144
To request a reasonable accommodation under applicable law or alternate selection process, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
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