Perception Engineer - Labs at DoorDash

DoorDash is revolutionizing food delivery and local commerce. Join our mission to grow and connect communities!

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is a strong plus.
• 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.
• Proven track record of developing and deploying perception algorithms for real-world robotic systems.
• Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

Key Skills

• Perception engineering
• Computer vision
• Sensor data processing (cameras, LiDAR)
• Developing and deploying perception algorithms
• Sensor fusion techniques
• Deep learning models (semantic segmentation, object detection, behavioral prediction)
• Optimizing algorithms for real-time performance on NVIDIA-based embedded systems (Jetson, Orin)
• Computer vision and machine learning research

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

DoorDash 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 (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

Salary Range

$1,93,800 - $2,85,000 USD annually

Job Summary

About the Team

DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike.  We’re ruthlessly focused on business impact.  We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries.  As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries.  We’re focused on how to do the next 10B even better.

About the Role

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