Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
February 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process begins with a screening code pair, followed by an on-site interview if you pass the code pair. A recruiter will reach out to you first to kick off the process.
The code pair includes coding questions, a section on system design, and one on leadership principles.
Questions
Standard LeetCode questions:
Data structures and algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 43 interview experiences for the DoorDash Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
21%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral21%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having good feelings for DoorDash's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
DoorDash Work Experiences
4.0
Fast-paced, High-impact, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 19, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced and metrics-driven
Cons: Opportunities for impact, but long hours
5.0
Exciting opportunity...experiencing a lot of growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 6, 2017
Pros: - Strong small company vibe (fast moving and dynamic)
- Company is growing fast
- Engineering problems are really interesting
- Lots of freedom/options regarding what you work on
- Very bottom-up in terms of how work happens
Cons: - Still a young company, it has a lot of the standard growing pains.
- HQ is in downtown SF, so the commute can be a bit painful.
1.0
It's getting worse and worse
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 2, 2023
Pros: It used to be a nice place.
Cons: Since the last layoffs, the company has been pushing policies that limit the flexibility of WLB.
"Let's work more with fewer people."
Stocks plunged.
"You want to be fully remote? No worries, we will limit your TC and benefits because your location affects your impact."
"Oh, your Intel Mac is slow? Just wait 4 years for a refresh."
Inflation was 8%? We will give you a 5% raise.
- 4.0Fast-paced, High-impact, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 19, 2025Pros: Fast-paced and metrics-drivenCons: Opportunities for impact, but long hours
- 5.0Exciting opportunity...experiencing a lot of growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2017Pros: - Strong small company vibe (fast moving and dynamic) - Company is growing fast - Engineering problems are really interesting - Lots of freedom/options regarding what you work on - Very bottom-up in terms of how work happensCons: - Still a young company, it has a lot of the standard growing pains. - HQ is in downtown SF, so the commute can be a bit painful.
- 1.0It's getting worse and worseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 2, 2023Pros: It used to be a nice place.Cons: Since the last layoffs, the company has been pushing policies that limit the flexibility of WLB. "Let's work more with fewer people." Stocks plunged. "You want to be fully remote? No worries, we will limit your TC and benefits because your location affects your impact." "Oh, your Intel Mac is slow? Just wait 4 years for a refresh." Inflation was 8%? We will give you a 5% raise.
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