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

DoorDash Labs is hiring a generalist software engineer for the autonomy remote assistance team. Our team’s mission is to develop systems that increase the capabilities of our robots and improve their utility with the help of remote operators. To accomplish that, you will work on user facing clients, networking, wireless communication, video streaming, backend microservices, data pipelines, dashboards, and integration with autonomous systems. You will collaborate closely with motion planning, perception, hardware, operators (users), and product. We are looking for someone to be a core member of a small team that values velocity, flexibility, creativity, and collegiality.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Add new capabilities to our expanding suite of assistance tools
• Work with operators to optimize workflows and increase efficiency
• Implement strategies to ensure reliable connectivity to robots
• Evaluate new hardware including modems, antennas, and cameras
• Design systems to manage a fleet of autonomous vehicles

We’re excited about you because you have…

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or similar
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong experience with C++, linux, networking protocols, cellular communication, low latency video streaming, game development, microservice architecture
• In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Ability to independently solve problems with high levels of ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience in the self-driving vehicle space

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Compensation

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