Controls Engineer

DoorDash

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $139,400—$205,000 usd; bonus/equity: opportu...
On-site
Embedded control algorithms
Brushless motor controls
Model-based design (matlab/simulink/stateflow)
DoorDash Labs explores robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics

Job Summary

  • DoorDash Labs explores robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics.
  • Design and implement algorithms for closed-loop vehicle controls, supervisory controls, thermal management and auxiliary controls of various robot systems.
  • Rigorously test the robot’s performance at various levels (simulation, component testing, end-to-end road testing etc.) and continuously seek to improve development processes, testing methods, bug triage and robot performance.

Matching Summary

DoorDash Labs explores robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics.

Salary

Base: $139,400—$205,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Opportunities for equity grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, PTO, paid sick leave, medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, mental health program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Embedded control algorithms
  • Brushless motor controls
  • Model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow)
  • Feedback control, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, CAN communication
  • C and Python proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Physical model building for simulation
  • Rigorous testing of safety-critical systems
  • Clear and concise documentation
  • Source control and build automation tools (Git, Jenkins)

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • 5+ years hands-on experience building robots, autonomous vehicles or complex mechatronics systems

Work Rights

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