Drone Autonomy Software Engineer

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,600 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks paid parental leave

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Job summary

DoorDash is expanding its drone team, seeking engineers passionate about UAV technology to drive innovation in logistics. This role involves deploying cutting-edge systems and algorithms for drone delivery operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in robotics software development and a strong foundation in programming with C/C++ and Python. Aligning technical skills with team collaboration, this position offers a dynamic environment to reimagine last-mile delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in software development for robotics or autonomous systems.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for robotic systems.
• Must be comfortable exercising discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware.
• Develop and integrate algorithms for onboard perception and control.
• Collaborate with backend teams for an integrated drone delivery ecosystem.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Experience with ROS/ROS 2

Sensor integration and data processing

Debugging techniques for robotic systems

Robotics experience

Autonomous systems experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics

Job description

DoorDash is expanding its drone team, seeking engineers passionate about UAV technology to drive innovation in logistics. This role involves deploying cutting-edge systems and algorithms for drone delivery operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in robotics software development and a strong foundation in programming with C/C++ and Python. Aligning technical skills with team collaboration, this position offers a dynamic environment to reimagine last-mile delivery.