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DoorDash

Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics

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about 2 hours ago
San Francisco, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$199k - $292k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop and tune low-level flight control algorithms for multirotor and hybrid aircraft.
  • Own the dynamics simulation and aerodynamics modeling of the aircraft.
  • Bring up and tune flight controllers on new drone platforms.
  • Develop and test fault-tolerant control systems.
  • Build a trajectory motion planner for smooth flight and obstacle avoidance.
  • Contribute to the development of high-level mission route planners.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of controls fundamentals including stability analysis and controller tuning.
  • Proficient in C++ and experienced with embedded systems.
  • Experience in dynamics modeling and simulation with aerodynamics knowledge.
  • Familiarity with motion planning algorithms and trajectory optimization.
  • Experience developing and tuning flight controllers and interfacing with state estimation.
  • MS/PhD in EE, ME, CS, Robotics, or related field.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave.
  • Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
  • Mental health program and family-forming assistance.

Tech Stack

C++Robot Framework

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