Robotics Software Engineer - Labs

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $130,600–$192,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

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TL;DR · Robotics Software Engineer - Labs

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As a Robotics Software Engineer at DoorDash Labs in San Francisco, you will join the Drone Delivery team, working on cutting-edge technology to revolutionize last-mile delivery. Your role involves designing and deploying software for advanced drone hardware, focusing on autonomous flight capabilities and efficient delivery operations. You’ll develop algorithms for onboard perception, sensor fusion, state estimation, and control using ROS/ROS 2, while integrating with various sensors like IMU, GPS, camera, and lidar. Additionally, you will collaborate with backend teams to ensure seamless data exchange between drones, ground stations, and cloud systems, conducting rigorous testing in simulations and real-world environments. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics, along with 5+ years of experience in robotics software development, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, and familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and sensor integration techniques.

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C++ Python ROS ROS 2 Simulation HITL CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes AWS Git GitHub Maven JUnit Jenkins Swagger RESTful APIs JSON YAML Dockerfile Makefile

What you'll do

Design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware to enhance autonomous flight capabilities.
Develop algorithms for onboard perception, sensor fusion, state estimation, and control using data from various sensors.
Use ROS/ROS 2 to build modular robotic applications for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance.
Implement communication protocols for seamless data exchange between drones, ground stations, and cloud systems.
Conduct rigorous testing and debugging of on-drone software in simulations and real-world environments.

What we're looking for

5+ years of industry experience in software development for robotics or autonomous systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages.
Expertise in ROS/ROS 2 for building modular robotic applications.
Experience with sensor integration, data processing, and algorithm development for drones.
Ability to conduct rigorous testing and debugging of on-drone software using simulations and real-world setups.
Familiarity with communication protocols for seamless data exchange between drone systems.
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

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