DoorDash · 5 months ago
Perception Engineer - Labs
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$194K/yr - $285K/yr
8+ years expDoorDash Labs is the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on automation and robotics solutions for last-mile logistics. They are seeking a Senior Perception Engineer to design and deploy perception algorithms for autonomous systems, working with various sensor modalities and deep learning models to enhance delivery solutions.
AppsDeliveryE-Commerce PlatformsFood DeliveryOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Design and deploy state-of-the-art perception algorithms for autonomous systems, enabling robust object detection, classification, and tracking
Work extensively with various sensor modalities, including cameras, and LiDAR, to create a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment
Develop and implement advanced sensor fusion techniques to combine data from multiple sensors, increasing the accuracy and reliability of the perception system
Build, train, and validate deep learning models for tasks such as semantic segmentation, object detection, and behavioral prediction
Optimize perception algorithms for real-time performance on our NVIDIA-based embedded systems (e.g., Jetson, Orin)
Collaborate closely with the planning and control teams to ensure seamless integration of perception data into the decision-making and navigation stack
Stay at the forefront of computer vision and machine learning research, applying cutting-edge techniques to solve challenging perception problems
Qualification
Required
You hold a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
8+ years of industry experience in perception engineering, computer vision, or a related area within autonomous systems
Hands-on experience with sensor data processing from cameras, and LiDAR
A proven track record of developing and deploying perception algorithms for real-world robotic systems
Preferred
A Master's or Ph.D. is a strong plus
Benefits
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
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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