Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
November 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
1 screening - Coding / Leetcode style
Onsite: Virtual
- Debugging session: Java/C++/Python/Kotlin (Recruiter didn't tell me this info)
- Coding: Implement an API based on existing code. (Not Leetcode style) Java/C++/Python/Kotlin
- System Design & Domain Knowledge (Past design project)
- Behavioral with a hiring manager.
Questions
Binary Tree problem at screening.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the DoorDash Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
10%
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
Positive30%
Neutral20%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for DoorDash's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
DoorDash Work Experiences
2.0
High stress, low reward
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 7, 2025
Pros: A lot of experience and fewer red tape mean teams move faster and learn a lot more.
Cons: Engineers fired every six months in a team, and difficult/rigid promotions with managers playing favorites.
3.0
Good Growth, Bad Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 4, 2025
Pros: A great place to grow and learn.
Cons: Bad work-life balance; pay is not top-tier anymore.
4.0
Supportive, But Needs Code Guidance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 5, 2025
Pros: Supportive supervisors and a good work environment overall.
Cons: Not enough guidance for review of code.
- 2.0High stress, low rewardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 7, 2025Pros: A lot of experience and fewer red tape mean teams move faster and learn a lot more.Cons: Engineers fired every six months in a team, and difficult/rigid promotions with managers playing favorites.
- 3.0Good Growth, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 4, 2025Pros: A great place to grow and learn.Cons: Bad work-life balance; pay is not top-tier anymore.
- 4.0Supportive, But Needs Code GuidanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 5, 2025Pros: Supportive supervisors and a good work environment overall.Cons: Not enough guidance for review of code.
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