Robotics Software Engineer - Labs, DoorDash Air
DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- high 462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 682 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.
About this role
As a Robotics Software Engineer at DoorDash Labs, you will design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware, focusing on autonomous flight and delivery operations. Your role involves working with software, hardware, and robotics to build applications that integrate various drone sensors and actuators, while also developing algorithms for perception and control. You will conduct testing and collaborate with other teams to create a cohesive drone delivery system.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.
What you need
- 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.
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
- 11 paid holidays.
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack beyond ROS/ROS 2.
- The role may involve high levels of discretion and independent judgment, which could vary in responsibility.
- The position is part of a rapidly changing team, which may require adaptability.
Summarised from DoorDash USA's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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