SLAM Engineer, Calibration, Mapping & Localization - DoorDash Dot
DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; United States - Remote
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 days DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
- high 462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 135 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.
About this role
As a SLAM Engineer at DoorDash, you will focus on enhancing the capabilities of autonomous delivery robots through the development of large-scale HD mapping and robust localization systems. Your role involves architecting and deploying production-grade SLAM systems, designing 3D registration pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of solutions in dynamic urban environments.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.
What you need
- B.S., M.S., or PhD. in Computer Science, Robotics or related technical field
- 4+ years of industry experience in AV, Robotics, embedded systems or equivalent
- Experience with C/C++ and Python
- Deep expertise in 3D geometry and spatial reasoning
- Experience with LiDAR- and/or vision-based 3D registration
- Knowledge of large-scale non-linear optimization
Nice to have
- Experience with modern deep learning algorithms and frameworks
- Experience with multi-modal localization using lidar, camera, and radar sensors
What you get
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Commuter benefits match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack used beyond SLAM and localization systems
- The role involves working in a fast-moving organization which may imply a dynamic and potentially high-pressure environment
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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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