DoorDash · 20 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Labs
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expDoorDash Labs is the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer will lead the development of ARM-based microcontroller platforms and is responsible for building low-level firmware for robotics products.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Own the firmware bring-up and integration for new embedded platforms (e.g. ARM Cortex-M series)
Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and RTOS-based applications for robotic subsystems (motor control, sensors, telemetry, power systems)
Write and maintain robust, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code for embedded targets
Collaborate with the electrical engineering team on hardware bring-up, schematic review, and system integration
Lead system bringup, validation, and debug
Contribute to firmware safety, reliability, and system-level robustness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development
Deep expertise in bare-metal programming on ARM microcontrollers
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets and firmware design patterns
Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging on custom boards
Solid understanding of digital electronics, buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN), and embedded peripherals
Strong system-level thinking, with an ability to work independently and take ownership across the full development cycle
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
Preferred
Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or Embedded Linux on constrained systems
Familiarity with motor control, power systems, or battery management in robotics or automotive contexts
Experience working closely with hardware teams, reading schematics, and performing board-level debug
Familiarity with safety-critical systems, watchdogs, and fault handling
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments like those found in startups or advanced R&D teams
Benefits
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
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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