Process
Applied for Senior Software Engineer. I had a tech phone interview last Tuesday and was expecting the next steps for an onsite interview. However, the following day, they announced layoffs and there has been no further response from them.
Questions
LRU cache implementation. The interviewer was pretty easy-going.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the DoorDash Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive37%
Neutral13%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for DoorDash's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
DoorDash Work Experiences
5.0
Great Place to Work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 15, 2025
Pros: - Intelligent, compassionate, and understanding coworkers
- Interesting challenges
- Competitive compensation
Cons: - Some things still feel like we operate like a startup, which can be hectic, but I'd also see this as partially a pro.
4.0
All is good, except work-life balance
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 31, 2024
Pros: - Smart and helpful coworkers
- High learning curve
- Great TC
- Strong leadership (executive) team
Cons: - On-call can be tough.
- Bad work-life balance across all teams.
- Some middle managers do not have much experience.
1.0
Toxic culture / worst WLB
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
May 14, 2025
Pros: High pay from stock appreciation
Cons: PIP factory, fire without notice, >60 hours/week
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 15, 2025Pros: - Intelligent, compassionate, and understanding coworkers - Interesting challenges - Competitive compensationCons: - Some things still feel like we operate like a startup, which can be hectic, but I'd also see this as partially a pro.
- 4.0All is good, except work-life balanceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 31, 2024Pros: - Smart and helpful coworkers - High learning curve - Great TC - Strong leadership (executive) teamCons: - On-call can be tough. - Bad work-life balance across all teams. - Some middle managers do not have much experience.
- 1.0Toxic culture / worst WLBSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesMay 14, 2025Pros: High pay from stock appreciationCons: PIP factory, fire without notice, >60 hours/week
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