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# Software Engineer, Backend - DoorDash Air

- **Company:** DOORDASH, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Fault Tolerance, PostgreSQL, Motion Planning, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), NoSQL, Redis, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Robot Operating System, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_7c33b18161692467c8ecda8655a86bc7

## About the Role

* B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
 * 6+ years of industry experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend systems, robotics, or autonomous systems.
 * Strong experience in developing and implementing algorithms for path planning.
 * Experience with simulations and testing frameworks for robotics or autonomous systems.
 * Experience with either Kotlin, or C++.
 * Ability to improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of distributed systems, especially in a real-time operational context.
 * Experience with service-oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design.
 * Understanding of networking and communication protocols relevant to robotics and IoT (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT).
 * Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
 * Familiarity with aviation regulations and safety standards (e.g., FAA Part 107) is a strong plus., * Familiarity with Kotlin
 * gRPC, Kafka, Redis, Postgres, or Cassandra
 * AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
 * Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) or other robotics middleware
 * Familiarity with geospatial data and mapping technologies (GIS)

## Description

We're expanding the drone team! Are you an engineer passionate about using UAV technology to reimagine logistics? Do you thrive in developing and deploying state-of-the-art systems in real-world environments? Do you love getting your hands dirty and turning large visions into practical realities? If so, we want to talk to you!, * Design and implement backend services for autonomous drone delivery that integrates with core DoorDash data, focusing on intelligent path planning, real-time fleet management, and dynamic airspace awareness.

 * Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems to manage a fleet of delivery drones, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
 * Implement simulations and testing frameworks to validate the performance and reliability of path planning algorithms.
 * Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security for our drone backend systems, with a particular emphasis on ensuring safe and compliant drone operations.
 * Introduce tools and best practices to accelerate our drone development process and ensure adherence to aviation regulations.