Process
Basically a bunch of technical rounds. The interviewers didn’t seem interested in the interview.
There was a system design round where the end-to-end architect solution was way too complex and overbuilt for the problem set.
Questions
Find the longest leaf-to-leaf distance in a tree.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 179 interview experiences for the DoorDash Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
DoorDash's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral30%
Negative36%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for DoorDash's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
DoorDash Work Experiences
2.0
Great Pay, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 3, 2025
Pros: - Stock and comp
- Embrace AI
Cons: - No PIP, just termination. Team had two "let-gos" within three months.
- At least 60 hours per week.
- Top-down culture, priorities changed constantly.
4.0
Great Culture, Low Salary
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Denver, Colorado, United States
November 19, 2023
Pros: Good company culture. Peers are nice to work with.
Cons: Salary can be improved. The raise is not good.
3.0
Okay Work, Difficult Survival
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 10, 2024
Pros: Not many. It's okay, I would say.
Cons: So many. Survival is difficult.
- 2.0Great Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 3, 2025Pros: - Stock and comp - Embrace AICons: - No PIP, just termination. Team had two "let-gos" within three months. - At least 60 hours per week. - Top-down culture, priorities changed constantly.
- 4.0Great Culture, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDenver, Colorado, United StatesNovember 19, 2023Pros: Good company culture. Peers are nice to work with.Cons: Salary can be improved. The raise is not good.
- 3.0Okay Work, Difficult SurvivalSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2024Pros: Not many. It's okay, I would say.Cons: So many. Survival is difficult.
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