Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
December 7, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, the interview was with a recruiter. I was asked basic questions about my background and fit with the company. The recruiter was very informative. The second round was a technical interview for an hour.
Questions
Why are you interested in DoorDash?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the DoorDash Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral23%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for DoorDash's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
DoorDash Work Experiences
5.0
Great Benefits, Time Management Needed
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 24, 2023
Pros: The opportunities and benefits are very good.
Cons: Work-life balance is hard if you don't manage your time.
4.0
Growth, But Chaotic Oncall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 15, 2023
Pros: Lots of opportunities for growth.
Cons: Chaotic, especially when it comes to on-call, depending on the team you’re on.
3.0
Good if you like moving fast
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 20, 2024
Pros: Excellent comp. If you are someone that wants to challenge and push yourself, this is a great place to be. Good fit for people that want to grind hard.
Cons: Big company politics.
Disorganized.
Bad work-life balance.
Bad fit for people who desire work-life balance.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Time Management NeededSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 24, 2023Pros: The opportunities and benefits are very good.Cons: Work-life balance is hard if you don't manage your time.
- 4.0Growth, But Chaotic OncallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 15, 2023Pros: Lots of opportunities for growth.Cons: Chaotic, especially when it comes to on-call, depending on the team you’re on.
- 3.0Good if you like moving fastSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 20, 2024Pros: Excellent comp. If you are someone that wants to challenge and push yourself, this is a great place to be. Good fit for people that want to grind hard.Cons: Big company politics. Disorganized. Bad work-life balance. Bad fit for people who desire work-life balance.
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