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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 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 Software Engineer on the DoorDash Air team, you will design and implement backend services for autonomous drone delivery systems. Your role will involve developing scalable and fault-tolerant systems, improving performance and security, and creating simulations to validate algorithms. You will work closely with cutting-edge UAV technology to enhance last-mile logistics and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- 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
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of industry experience as a software engineer, focusing on backend systems, robotics, or autonomous systems
- Strong experience in developing and implementing algorithms for path planning
- Experience with simulations and testing frameworks for robotics or autonomous systems
- Experience with either Kotlin or C++
- Ability to improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of distributed systems in a real-time operational context
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Kotlin
- Experience with gRPC, Kafka, Redis, Postgres, or Cassandra
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or other robotics middleware
- Familiarity with geospatial data and mapping technologies (GIS)
What you get
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- wellness benefits
- commuter benefits match
- paid time off and paid sick leave
- medical, dental, and vision benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, only ranges based on levels and market conditions
- Focus on UAV technology may imply a niche skill set that could limit broader marketability
- Role involves working with complex systems that may require a steep learning curve
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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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