Process
The interview process included the following steps:
- A general overview with HR.
- Two interviews on the same day, each lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The first part focused on system design, and the second covered team management questions.
After these initial stages, there were supposed to be more steps, but I was not approved. Despite this, I believe I performed well. It seems they are looking for a candidate with flawless execution. If an interviewer points out an area for improvement in a design, especially something relevant to daily work, it can lead to rejection.
This type of interview feels like a waste of time and energy. If you are not currently employed, by all means, proceed. However, if you are employed, I advise you not to waste your time on this process. They appear to disregard all of your past experience.
Questions
Questions related to team management and general discussion in system design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the DoorDash Engineering Manager role in Brazil.
Success Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in Brazil is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for DoorDash's Engineering Manager interview process in Brazil.
DoorDash Work Experiences
- 3.0Still a StartupEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 9, 2025Pros: Very smart people, and I can learn a lot.Cons: Constant change of priorities and multiple teams working on the same project or area, which causes duplication of work or confusion on who should be doing what.
- 5.0Good company to work for, but there's still a way to go.Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSão Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilApril 15, 2025Pros: DoorDash is setting up an arm of the company in Brazil, so there really is a mix between a very strong creation and expansion environment, combined with all the strength of the parent company in the US. With this come very good challenges to work with and a set of exceptional professionals to bring this project to life. The company is providing a lot of support for the growth of the office in Brazil, and the goal is to have 100% Brazilian teams taking care of important parts of the global operation. The CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) + equity hiring generates a very high total compensation, probably in the 95th or even 99th percentile in Brazil.Cons: As everything is still very incipient, there are things to improve: * The office (at the moment we are in a WeWork room). * The health plan (which is good, but could be better). * More HR support (at the moment, the team from Mexico attends to us).
- 1.0Worst employer from an ethics and senior engineering leadership point of viewEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 20, 2025Pros: Interesting CX problems to solve. Great product for CX.Cons: Engineering leaders, especially in Marketplace, are sub-par.
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