Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives

Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives DoorDash

USA - 3.3

San Francisco, CA Job Details $82,300 - $121,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Parental leave Qualifications Project team coordination Research Mid-level Scalable systems Improving operational efficiency 3 years Key Performance Indicators Continuous improvement Facility security systems Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description About the Team The Global Safety and Security team advances DoorDash through the protection of people, property, operations, brand, and reputation. We deliver value through agility, technology, and a people-first mindset—creating environments where employees and guests feel safe, welcome, and confident. As DoorDash continues to evolve its workplace experience globally, our Corporate Safety and Security team is reimagining how physical security integrates seamlessly into every employee and guest interaction. The Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives will play a key role in the hands-on delivery and optimization of this next-generation security experience. About the Role We're looking for a forward-thinking Senior Associate, Physical Security Initiatives to help revolutionize how DoorDash experiences physical security across its global offices. 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. This role is for a high-impact "doer" who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. You will partner closely with our Security Enablement Engineering team and Workplace partners to turn vision into reality, ensuring our scalable systems enhance trust and efficiency across our corporate environments. 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. We're excited about you because:

Experience:

You have 3-5 years of experience in program coordination, physical security operations, or technology-focused project management.

Project Mindset:

You have a proven track record of supporting or leading complex initiatives involving technology implementation and stakeholder coordination.

Systematic Thinker:

You can take a complex process and break it down into clear, actionable workflows and documentation.

Communicator:

You possess strong communication skills and can translate technical security requirements for non-technical partners.

Technical Familiarity:

You have hands-on experience with (or a strong desire to master) physical security tech like access control, visitor management, or identity systems.

Agile & Adaptable:

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable "building the plane while flying it."

User-Centric:

You believe that security should be a seamless, inclusive part of the employee experience, not a barrier to it. We expect this position to be filled by 7/3/2026. 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 by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.