Maps Specialist
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, we want to talk to you!
About the Role
In this role, your main focus will be to work on curating new zones of our HD maps which are utilized by our autonomous delivery robot. A primary focus of the role will be to use in-house tooling to curate and annotate specific features of the real world into our maps (lane geometry, junction locations, traffic lights, etc.). These maps are essential to our autonomous driving capabilities and allow us to expand our coverage of neighborhoods and cities where our robots will operate, performing deliveries to real customers.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Take charge to execute the required tasks for the map zones are you assigned
- Ensure a high level of quality such that additional reviews and fixes are kept to a minimum
- Suggest improvements to the tooling and possible areas for improvement/automation to increase efficiency
- Collaborate with other map curators to review their work and deliver high quality maps in a timely manner
We're excited about you because...
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicle systems
- A self-starter. Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a proactive, action-oriented approach
- Adaptable; you exhibit the agility to swiftly grasp new concepts, adapt to evolving project requirements, and become a proficient specialist
- An innovator, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive improvements in quality and efficiency
- Exceptional attention to detail, enabling you to discern subtle visual differences in frame-by-frame comparisons
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 2+ Years of industry experience
- Proficiency in using Issue Tracking Software such as Jira
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across different functional teams
- Track record of high quality deliverables with minimal supervision
- Must be located in Hyderabad, India
Nice to have...
- Familiarity with Linux and command line interfaces
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and ability to run basic commands/workflows
- Experience with image / vector editing tools like Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools
- Experience with GIS tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, etc
- Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Blender, or other 3D modeling software
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About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order 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 that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks.
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