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DoorDash Labs is the innovation hub developing robotics and automation solutions for last-mile logistics. This Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on leading firmware development and board bring-up for ARM-based microcontroller platforms that power DoorDash robotics products, including motion control, sensor integration, communications, and safety-critical systems. What You'll Do • Own firmware bring-up and integration for new ARM-based embedded platforms, including ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers • Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and RTOS-based applications for robotic subsystems including motor control, sensors, telemetry, and power management • Write and maintain robust, well-documented C/C++ code for embedded targets following firmware design patterns • Collaborate with electrical engineering teams on hardware bring-up, schematic review, system integration, and board-level debugging • Lead system bring-up, validation, and debug activities while contributing to firmware safety, reliability, and system-level robustness What You Need • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field • 8+ years of hands-on embedded systems development experience • 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 circuit boards • Solid understanding of digital electronics and embedded communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) • Strong system-level thinking with ability to work independently and take full ownership across the development cycle Nice to Have • Experience with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr, or Embedded Linux on constrained systems • Familiarity with motor control, power systems, or battery management in robotics or automotive applications • Experience working closely with hardware teams, reading schematics, and performing board-level debugging • Familiarity with safety-critical systems, watchdogs, and fault-handling mechanisms • Experience in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments such as startups or advanced R&D teams Base salary $159,800–$235,000 USD, plus equity grants. Benefits include 401(k) with employer matching, 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, flexible paid time off, 80 hours paid sick time per year, medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, and mental health program.