Software Engineer, Routing - Autonomy & Robotics

DoorDash USA•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We’re hiring a Routing Engineer in our Autonomy Software team. In this role, you’ll work with multiple stakeholders including Product, Engineering (Hardware and Software), and Operations to develop and improve our routing systems. You’ll be researching, designing and implementing enhancements as a core member of the team.

Requirements

Experience with graph algorithms in production systems, and their optimization
Experience with at least two of the following: Large-scale mapping data, Microservice Architectures (e.g. GPRC), Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)
In-depth knowledge of data structures and advanced algorithms.
Strong C++ experience
Industry experience designing, implementing, and extending algorithms
You're driven by a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.
You have a proactive approach to development, often crafting new tools.
MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine learning techniques applied to robot data
Prior experience in the self-driving vehicle space
Prior experience working on large-scale map-related products

Responsibilities

Play an integral role on a small and focused team
Research, develop, and implement algorithms for the routing of autonomous vehicles
Improve customer experience by optimizing robot routes
Leverage historical data to test and improve your algorithms

Benefits

a 401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
disability and basic life insurance
family-forming assistance
a mental health program