DoorDash Labs is seeking to enhance last-mile logistics through automation and robotics, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers by developing a complete autonomous system for last-mile delivery.
Requirements
- You have 10+ years of industry experience designing and deploying autonomy software for complex robotic systems, with a proven track record of shipping products.
- You have direct, hands-on experience developing software for systems that must operate in high-reliability or safety-critical situations (e.g., aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicles, medical robotics).
- You possess a deep, systems-level understanding of the entire autonomy stack, from low-level sensor processing and perception to high-level decision-making and control architecture.
- You have demonstrable experience developing for and deploying on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) / drones.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class team of autonomy and software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and agility.
- Architect and own the technical vision and strategic roadmap for the entire autonomy stack, from perception and sensor fusion to planning, navigation, and control.
- Drive the architecture of a highly reliable, fault-tolerant, and performant software system designed for mission-critical operations in complex, real-world environments.
- Dive deep into the codebase to architect, implement, and optimize critical components of the autonomy stack, leading by example through direct, hands-on technical contribution.
- Guide the entire development lifecycle of the system's autonomous capabilities, instilling best practices in software engineering, system integration, and safety-critical design.
- Direct the design and implementation of advanced algorithms for decision-making, path planning, and behavioral responses in dynamic and unpredictable situations.
- Establish and enforce rigorous testing, validation, and verification processes to ensure the autonomy system is robust, safe, and performs reliably in high-stakes scenarios.
Other
- Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
- If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
