Legislative Counsel & Policy Advisor, Autonomy & Robotics

About The Team

DoorDash’s Public Policy and Social Impact Team develops policies and advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines policy development, direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability.

About The Role

DoorDash is looking for an experienced legislative counsel and policy professional with deep expertise in autonomy, robotics, or related fields to join the team’s Policy Development and Research Group, supporting DoorDash Labs. DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash, which works on autonomous delivery and other emerging technologies. The Legislative Counsel & Policy Advisor will shape the legal and regulatory framework for a new sector of the economy at a pivotal moment. This expansive role goes far beyond legislative analysis. Working with partners on our Labs and Policy teams, you will drive our multi-state legislative and regulatory strategy for Labs products; help develop a best-in-class safety case and broader narrative for technologies we develop; and lead a community engagement strategy to ensure we are good partners to the cities we serve. We expect this role to be hybrid with occasional office visits as needed. West coast candidates will be preferred.

This is a J.D.-required role (please note that while a JD is required, this role is not on the Legal Team).

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…

• Create a strategy for engagement with policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels in the United States and around the world, working closely with global partners on our Policy Team.
• Conceptualize, draft, and advise on legislative and regulatory proposals covering autonomous delivery and other emerging technologies at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as in international jurisdictions.
• Develop a deep understanding of new technologies and how they operate in the real-world to ensure we have a best-in-class safety case to share with policymakers and the public.
• Build a community engagement strategy to ensure that we are good partners to the cities we serve.
• Engage with academics and think tanks to ensure DoorDash remains at the cutting edge of public policy debates on autonomy and robotics issues.
• Represent DoorDash in conversations with elected officials and other policymakers.
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We’re Excited About You Because…

• You have a J.D. with a strong academic record and a demonstrated record of success focusing on legislative and regulatory issues — and you have the interest, desire, and experience to lead the development of a comprehensive policy and community strategy.
• You have 6+ years of experience working on regulation at the intersection of public policy and autonomy, robotics, or related fields.
• You are a Registered Member of at least one state Bar.
• You are a self-starter who is intrinsically motivated and confident operating autonomously but also a good teammate.
• Bonus points for experience in-house at a technology company or in government working on autonomy and robotics
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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.

Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York and Washington.

$161,800—$238,000 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.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: 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. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. 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. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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