SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization

19 hours, 23 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
DoorDash

DoorDash

DoorDash empowers small business owners by providing an affordable and convenient platform for local delivery services, primarily focusing on restaurant food delivery.

Air Freight & Logistics
10K-50K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Architect and deploy production-grade SLAM systems for large-scale HD maps.
  • Design and implement robust 3D registration pipelines for noisy, real-world, large-scale environments.
  • Develop state estimation systems that support reliable localization in challenging urban conditions.
  • Improve HD map quality and coverage for the robot fleet.
  • Own architecture decisions and drive implementation in a fast-moving team.
  • Help set the technical direction for mapping and localization systems.
  • Partner cross-functionally with perception, hardware, and autonomy teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
  • 4+ years of industry experience in AV, robotics, embedded systems, or a similar industry.
  • Experience with C/C++ and Python.
  • Deep expertise in 3D geometry and spatial reasoning.
  • Experience with LiDAR- and/or vision-based 3D registration, including ICP variants, feature-based methods, global registration, and loop closure.
  • Experience with large-scale non-linear optimization.
  • Experience with state estimation, including EKF/UKF, factor graphs, smoothing, and filtering techniques.
  • Experience with modern deep learning algorithms and frameworks (preferred).
  • Experience with multi-modal localization using lidar, camera, and radar sensors (preferred).
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving organization and contribute to technical architecture and direction.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $168,000 to $247,000 USD.
  • Opportunities for equity grants.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 11 paid holidays plus paid time off and paid sick leave.
  • Wellness benefits, including commuter benefits match and wellness expense reimbursement.
  • Family-forming assistance, disability and basic life insurance, and a mental health program.

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