Robotics Software Engineer - Labs

DoorDash USA; 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 of paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

A leading delivery technology company in San Francisco seeks a passionate engineer to develop advanced drone delivery systems. The role involves designing software for autonomous operations, integrating sensors, and working on innovative robotics solutions. Required qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in software development for robotics. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in software development for robotics or autonomous systems.
• Experience with debugging tools for robotic systems.
• Familiarity with data processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy software for drone hardware.
• Develop algorithms for onboard perception and sensor fusion.
• Collaborate with backend teams for a cohesive delivery ecosystem.

Skills

Software development for robotics

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

ROS/ROS 2 experience

Sensor integration

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics

Job description

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 experience applying the latest technology and enhance delivery experiences for millions of users, we want to talk to you.

The Drone Delivery team is focused on bringing the dream of fast, efficient, and delightful last-mile delivery through the air to life. We are a team focused on bringing our products and visions to market.

About the Role

We\'re expanding the drone team. We\'re looking for engineers passionate about leveraging UAV technology to reimagine logistics. This role focuses on developing and deploying state-of-the-art systems in real-world environments, transforming bold visions into practical solutions. If you\'re ready to push the boundaries of innovation, we\'d love to connect.

This position will report to Engineering Management within DoorDash Labs.

You\'re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware, promoting autonomous flight capabilities and delivery operations.
• Work at the intersection of software, hardware, and robotics, building applications that run on a real-time capable robotics platform and interface with multiple drone sensors and actuators.
• Develop and integrate algorithms for onboard perception, sensor fusion, state estimation, and control using data from different drone sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS, camera, and lidar).
• Use ROS/ROS 2 to build modular robotic applications for autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and payload management.
• Implement communication protocols to promote seamless data exchange between the drone, ground control stations, and cloud backend systems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of on-drone software using simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) setups, and real-world flight testing.
• Collaborate with backend and infrastructure teams to provide a cohesive and integrated drone delivery ecosystem.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in drone technology and robotics.

We\'re excited about you because…

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development for robotics or autonomous systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with ROS/ROS 2.
• Familiarity with sensor integration and data processing techniques.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for robotic systems.
• Experience with robotics, drones, and autonomous systems.

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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 to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

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

See below for paid time off details:

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

The national base pay ranges for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$130,600 - $192,000 USD

$159,800 - $235,000 USD

$193,800 - $285,000 USD

About DoorDash

DoorDash empowers local economies by moving quickly, learning, and iterating to make impactful decisions that serve Dashers, merchant partners, and consumers. We are a technology and logistics company evolving from delivering food to delivering a broad range of goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and evolving, offering opportunities to contribute, grow, and shape your career. We provide comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness reimbursement, paid parental leave, and more.

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