Autonomy Engineer, DoorDash

Platform

$176-238k

+ Equity

C++
Boost
Simplicity
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area
DoorDash

Local food delivery platform

Job no longer available

DoorDash

Local food delivery platform

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceFoodConsumer GoodsDeliveryeCommerce

Job no longer available

$176-238k

+ Equity

C++
Boost
Simplicity
Mid and Senior level
San Francisco Bay Area

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMarketplaceFoodConsumer GoodsDeliveryeCommerce

Company mission

To empower local economies by connecting food lovers with great local restaurants

Role

Who you are

  • You have strong C++ programming skills
  • You are a systematic thinker who seeks simplicity. You are comfortable thinking through both algorithmic and systems challenges
  • You have a deep understanding of operating systems as well as computer architecture
  • You have Industry experience working with and/or building publish/subscribe middleware
  • You want to build dependable high performance software
  • You want to build software frameworks, middleware and tools that will boost your colleagues ability to build quality software (e.g., develop new features faster with fewer defects).You pride yourself on delivering effective test suites along with the features you implement

Desirable

  • Experience in the self-driving car industry
  • Experience implementing systems with real-time requirements

What the job involves

  • In this role, you’ll work with multiple stakeholders including Product, Engineering (hardware and software), and Operations to develop the software foundations (e.g., middleware) that supports our autonomy algorithms
  • Play an integral role on a small focused team
  • Build high-impact software foundations (e.g., middleware and introspection tools) for a state of the art autonomy software system
  • Collaborate with technical domain experts in Hardware, Autonomy (e.g., Perception, Prediction, Planning), and Safety to solve interesting problems that span domains

Otta's take

Theo Margolius headshot

Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

DoorDash was an early entrant into the last-mile restaurant delivery business, which is now crowded with the likes of Uber Eats, Postmates and GrubHub. They offer restaurants an end-to-end delivery platform, generating new business and access to a network of delivery drivers.

To differentiate itself in the market, DoorDash focused on areas with fewer competitors and found success in this untapped market. Other factors, such as the company's targeting of restaurants which many not typically offer a delivery service, also contribute to its profitability. The company made its stock market debut in 2020 with one of the biggest IPOs of the year.

However, in light of increasing discontent around DoorDash's commission structure from restaurants, competition remains fierce. The business recently responded by publishing a transparent fee structure, but the number of options open to restaurants means DoorDash must fight to keep its customers loyal. Despite this, by focusing on consumer retention, logistics and technology, the company is likely able to maintain its existing growth and revenue.

Insights

Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

13% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)

Jun 2020

$400m

SERIES H

Nov 2019

$100m

SERIES G

Total funding: $2.5bn

Company benefits

  • Company stock options
  • Work from home stipend
  • Unlimited paid time off policy
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Health insurance

Company values

  • We are doers
  • We are learners
  • We are leaders
  • We are one team

Company HQ

Mid-Market, San Francisco, CA

Founders

Tony studied at UCB and worked as a Matrix Partners Associate while studying for an MBA at Stanford. He combined this experience to co-found DoorDash in January 2013, and has served as CEO since June 2013.

Previously studied Computer Science at Stanford, before working at Facebook as a Software Engineer.

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