Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
October 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
LeetCode-style challenge.
Focuses on array sorting and algorithms.
No practical build challenge or relevant projects are included.
Recommend refreshing algorithm skills beforehand, as some of the logic is not typical for daily engineering needs.
Questions
I was asked to complete a code challenge with a DoorDash developer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the DoorDash Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for DoorDash's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
DoorDash Work Experiences
5.0
Work hard and get rewarded
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
February 1, 2023
Pros: Compensation in line with other major technology companies.
Work is challenging, and people are bright and professional.
Cons: Workload is quite heavy, but this is expected considering the role. I signed up to work hard and get rewarded here.
3.0
Great Perks, Low Salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 30, 2022
Pros: Nice work and perks are great.
Cons: Low salary and still coming up.
4.0
Interesting work depends on the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 29, 2025
Pros: Work is interesting.
Smart and helpful coworkers.
Stock price appreciation.
Cons: Intense workload and short deadlines
- 5.0Work hard and get rewardedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 1, 2023Pros: Compensation in line with other major technology companies. Work is challenging, and people are bright and professional.Cons: Workload is quite heavy, but this is expected considering the role. I signed up to work hard and get rewarded here.
- 3.0Great Perks, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 30, 2022Pros: Nice work and perks are great.Cons: Low salary and still coming up.
- 4.0Interesting work depends on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 29, 2025Pros: Work is interesting. Smart and helpful coworkers. Stock price appreciation.Cons: Intense workload and short deadlines
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