About the Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you have a passion for applying robotics solutions in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About the Role

We’re hiring a Routing Engineer in our Autonomy Software team. In this role, you’ll work with multiple stakeholders including Product, Engineering (Hardware and Software), and Operations to develop and improve our routing systems. You’ll be researching, designing and implementing enhancements as a core member of the team. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Play an integral role on a small and focused team Research, develop, and implement algorithms for the routing of autonomous vehicles Improve customer experience by optimizing robot routes Leverage historical data to test and improve your algorithms We’re excited about you because… Experience with graph algorithms in production systems, and their optimization Experience with at least two of the following: Large-scale mapping data, Microservice Architectures (e.g. GPRC), Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) In-depth knowledge of data structures and advanced algorithms. Strong C++ experience Industry experience designing, implementing, and extending algorithms You're driven by a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. You have a proactive approach to development, often crafting new tools. MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field Nice to have experience includes: Experience with machine learning techniques applied to robot data Prior experience in the self-driving vehicle space Prior experience working on large-scale map-related products

 

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