Autonomy Simulation Engineer, Robotics at DoorDash Labs

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash that explores robotics and automation for last-mile logistics. The Autonomy Simulation Engineer builds the simulator used to test its robots.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the simulation engine
• Model robot behaviour, other road users and their interactions
• Calibrate and validate models against real-world experiments
• Build parameterised environments and synthetic scenarios
• Improve simulator reliability and debuggability

Requirements

• Strong production C++ and Python
• Experience building closed-loop or interactive simulation software
• Uses real-world data to validate software models
• Debugging complex systems on Linux with Git and automation

Nice to have

• Machine learning for simulation modelling

Location and schedule

• Oakland, CA
• Hybrid: some time in office, some remote

Salary and benefits

US base salary $198,600 to $292,000 a year. Benefits for regular employees include a 401(k) with employer match, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness and commuter benefits, paid time off and paid sick leave.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.