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 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 believe in combining advanced robotics, aviation, and operational innovation to bring this high-flying technology into our 3-sided marketplace. 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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation and Benefits
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, including a 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave where required, medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, and mental health programs.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page.
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 and sick time accrual details are provided in role-specific policies.
Base pay ranges in the United States vary by location. Example ranges provided for transparency:
- I4: $130,600—$192,000
- I5: $159,800—$235,000
- I6: $193,800—$285,000
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission is to empower local economies by moving quickly, learning, and iterating to make impactful decisions for our Dashers, merchant partners, and consumers. We are a technology and logistics company focused on growth, with a strong commitment to supporting employee happiness, health, and well-being through comprehensive benefits and perks.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
DoorDash is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please inform your recruiting contact.
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