The Drone Delivery team at DoorDash Labs is expanding and seeks engineers passionate about UAV technology to innovate logistics. This role focuses on developing and deploying advanced systems in real-world environments, transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions. Candidates will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and robotics to enhance delivery operations. The team aims to integrate cutting-edge technology to improve last-mile delivery experiences.

• 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.

• Design and deploy software for advanced drone hardware to promote autonomous flight capabilities.
• Build 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.
• 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 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.