AI and Robotics Localization Expert

4 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States DoorDash USA Full time
About the Role

DoorDash Labs is an independent team dedicated to developing autonomous delivery robots from scratch, along with other automation solutions integral to DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you're passionate about applying AI and robotics solutions in a service used by millions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Team

This role involves working closely with multiple stakeholders including Product, Engineering (hardware and software), and Operations to develop our localization and mapping system. You will research, design, and implement enhancements as a core member of the team.

We are seeking an exceptional individual who...
  • Will play a key role on a small and focused team
  • Will research, develop, and implement algorithms for highly accurate localization in an autonomous vehicle context
  • Will design solutions for creating large-scale, accurate 3D maps to enhance our robot's capabilities and behavior
  • Will contribute to the architecture of a safe and redundant system
Key Requirements:
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: optimization, robotics, computational geometry
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: computer vision, lidar data processing, IMU data processing
  • In-depth knowledge of data structures and advanced algorithms
  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • Industry experience designing, implementing, and extending algorithms
  • A degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field (MS/PhD)
  • Nice to have experience includes:
  • Experience with 3D registration techniques, SLAM, odometry, etc.
  • Prior experience in the self-driving vehicle space

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per annum



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