SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization

SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; United States - Remote About the Team DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We are building autonomous delivery robots from the ground‑up and other automation solutions as part of DoorDash's core delivery platform. If you have a passion for ensuring the robotic solutions used by millions of people are secure, then we want to talk to you! About the Role In this role you will help scale our fleet of robots by advancing our large‑scale HD mapping and robust localization capabilities. This includes elevating HD map quality and coverage, and building highly robust relative and absolute localization systems that perform reliably in dynamic urban environments. You will operate in a fast‑moving organization, owning architecture, driving implementation, and helping set the technical direction. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Architect and deploy production‑grade SLAM systems for large‑scale HD maps. Design and implement robust 3D registration pipelines for real‑world, noisy, and large environments. Develop robust state estimation systems for localization handling real‑world challenges. Partner cross‑functionally with perception, hardware, and autonomy teams to deliver tightly integrated solutions. We’re excited about you because… B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics or related technical field. 4+ years of industry experience working within the AV, Robotics, embedded systems or equivalent. Experience with C/C++ and Python. 3D geometry and spatial reasoning. LiDAR‑ and/or vision‑based 3D registration (ICP variants, feature‑based, global registration, loop closure). State estimation (EKF/UKF, factor graphs, smoothing and filtering techniques). Nice to Have: Experience with modern deep learning algorithms and frameworks. Experience with multi‑modal localization (e.g., leveraging lidar, camera, and radar sensors to achieve robust localization). We expect this position to be filled by 9/2/26. Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the range listed below and is determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market‑dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. Benefits DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. About DoorDash At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and iterate to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door‑to‑door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company known for food delivery to one that people turn to for any and all goods. 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