[Hiring] Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives @DoorDash USA

Role Description

The Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives will play a key role in the hands-on delivery and optimization of a next-generation security experience at DoorDash.

You will work at the intersection of security operations and technology, serving as a primary contributor to the rollout of automated, data-driven, and integrated physical security experiences.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Execute Strategic Projects: Drive the end-to-end delivery of initiatives that transform how physical security solutions are provided to employees and guests globally.
• Implement Integrated Systems: Support the Security Enablement Engineering team in the deployment and configuration of automated systems (e.g., access control, visitor management, and emergency response tech).
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work daily with Workplace, IT, Legal, and HR to ensure security workflows align with company-wide priorities and user experience goals.
• Evaluate & Test Technology: Conduct research and help build business cases for new security vendors, tools, and operational efficiencies.
• Scale Global Standards: Maintain and update global standards for physical security systems, ensuring consistency in user experience across all office locations.
• Analyze Program Impact: Collect and analyze data from security systems and employee feedback to report on program effectiveness and KPIs.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Assist in running pilot programs and design sprints, incorporating stakeholder feedback to iterate on security processes.
• Coordinate Operations: Act as the central point of contact for project-specific coordination between operations, engineering, and site-level teams.

Qualifications

• You have 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, physical security operations, or technology-focused project management.
• You have a proven track record of supporting or leading complex initiatives involving technology implementation and stakeholder coordination.
• You can take a complex process and break it down into clear, actionable workflows and documentation.
• You possess strong communication skills and can translate technical security requirements for non-technical partners.
• You have hands-on experience with (or a strong desire to master) physical security tech like access control, visitor management, or identity systems.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable "building the plane while flying it."
• You believe that security should be a seamless, inclusive part of the employee experience, not a barrier to it.

Requirements

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Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance.
• Mental health program.