Controls Engineer

About this role

DoorDash Labs seeks a Controls Engineer to develop embedded control algorithms for delivery robots' powertrain and systems. You'll design closed-loop controls, build testing infrastructure, and rigorously validate robot performance through simulation and field testing while supporting the autonomy team.

What you'll do

• Design and implement control algorithms for vehicle powertrain, thermal management, and auxiliary robot systems
• Build testing infrastructure including test cases, plant models, and functional models to verify algorithm behavior
• Conduct systematic testing at multiple levels from simulation to end-to-end road testing
• Collaborate with robot operations, field service, and autonomy teams to exceed their needs
• Improve development processes, testing methods, and bug triage procedures
• Define and solve novel problems requiring new skills and knowledge

What they're looking for

• Brushless motor control development and testing
• MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and model-based design
• Feedback control systems and sensor/actuator integration
• Embedded controllers and CAN communication
• C and Python programming
• Robotics and mechatronics systems knowledge
• Vehicle dynamics understanding
• Git and build automation tools

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Equity grant opportunities
• Mental health program and wellness benefits