Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware) - DoorDash Air at DoorDash · LumiJobs

Qualification

Strong system-level thinkingExperience with RTOS (eFamiliarity with motor controlComfortable working in fast-pacedHow it worksData Retention

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
4+ 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.

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
Notice Regarding Use of AI and Automated Tools: To streamline our hiring process, DoorDash utilizes an automated recruitment tool called Gem.
How it works: Gem assists our recruiting team by evaluating job related qualifications and characteristics in connection with hiring. The tool is designed and used to support - rather than replace - human decision-making; trained personnel make final decisions with meaningful human review and oversight, and DoorDash does not use Gem or other AI-enabled tool in a manner that has the effect of subjecting applicants or employees to discrimination based on any protected characteristic or proxy or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
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Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware) - DoorDash Air