DoorDash · 3 days ago
Robotics Software Engineer - Labs
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $285K/yr
5+ years expDoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash focused on exploring robotics and automation to transform last-mile logistics. The Robotics Software Engineer role involves developing and deploying advanced drone systems, integrating software and hardware to enhance delivery operations.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
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
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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