DoorDash Labs focuses on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics and improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers
Job Summary
DoorDash Labs focuses on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics and improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers.
The role involves designing and shipping real-time behavior and motion planning features, leading root-cause analysis, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end autonomy improvements.
DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and mental health programs.
Matching Summary
DoorDash Labs focuses on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics and improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers.
Salary
Base: $168,000 - $247,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Opportunities for equity grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
C++ software engineering experience
motion planning and robotics systems
real-time behavior and motion planning
data-driven evaluation and simulation
production-level autonomy systems
Nice-to-have
cross-functional collaboration
architecture decisions for robustness
urban and suburban driving scenarios
root-cause analysis and failure elimination
scalable evaluation and validation frameworks
Key Requirements
BS/MS/PhD in CS, EE, Robotics or related field
experience shipping production autonomy systems
strong C++ software engineering skills
experience with motion planning or real-time decision systems