Software Engineer, Routing - Autonomy & Robotics

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology and logistics company is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Autonomy Software team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing routing systems for autonomous vehicles, leveraging your expertise in graph algorithms and C++. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize routes and improve customer experiences. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to make a significant impact in last-mile logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the industry and empowering local economies.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Equity Grants

Qualifications

• Experience with graph algorithms in production systems.
• Strong C++ experience and knowledge of advanced algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop algorithms for routing autonomous vehicles.
• Optimize robot routes to improve customer experience.

Skills

Graph Algorithms

C++

Data Structures

Machine Learning Techniques

Microservice Architectures

Education

MS/PhD in Computer Science

Robotics

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Software Engineer, Routing - Autonomy & Robotics

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About The Team

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 a passion for applying robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About The Role

We’re hiring a Routing Engineer in our Autonomy Software team. In this role, you’ll work with multiple stakeholders including Product, Engineering (Hardware and Software), and Operations to develop and improve our routing systems. You’ll be researching, designing, and implementing enhancements as a core member of the team.

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…

• Play an integral role on a small and focused team
• Research, develop, and implement algorithms for the routing of autonomous vehicles
• Improve customer experience by optimizing robot routes
• Leverage historical data to test and improve your algorithms

We’re Excited About You Because…

• Experience with graph algorithms in production systems, and their optimization
• Experience with at least two of the following: Large-scale mapping data, Microservice Architectures (e.g., gRPC), Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)
• In-depth knowledge of data structures and advanced algorithms
• Strong C++ experience
• Industry experience designing, implementing, and extending algorithms
• You're driven by a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
• You have a proactive approach to development, often crafting new tools
• MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field
• Nice to have experience includes: experience with machine learning techniques applied to robot data, prior experience in the self-driving vehicle space, prior experience working on large-scale map-related products

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Compensation

The starting pay range for this role is $137,400—$202,000 USD, depending on factors such as skills, experience, and location. In addition, opportunities for equity grants are available. Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, wellness and commuter benefits, and more.

About DoorDash

DoorDash's mission is to empower local economies. We are a technology and logistics company expanding from food delivery to a broader range of goods. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology