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Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics, DoorDash Air

EmployerDoorDash
LocationSan Francisco, CA
FunctionTechnology & engineering
Posted7 Jul 2026

About the role

This role focuses on creating control systems and navigation logic for autonomous aerial delivery vehicles. The engineer designs and codes low-level regulators in C++ for embedded hardware, while also building trajectory and route planning tools. Applicants require strong controls theory, C++ proficiency, and experience with dynamics modeling and motion planning.

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