Process
1 hour technical round followed by 4 rounds onsite:
- 2 coding
- 1 behavioral
- 1 system design
Some interviewers gave no feedback or hints if I was going in the right direction and only mumbled "mhm" for the entire hour while I explained my thought process.
Questions
Tree-related LeetCode hard problems for technical rounds.
Two coding rounds involved writing code and then fixing bugs or adding new functionality.
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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
4.0
1 year review at Doordash as a Software Engineer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, WA
September 16, 2026
Pros: It is an aggressive and AI-first workstyle.
Cons: You might have to work from little to no details or documentation.
5.0
Great recruiting experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 15, 2024
Pros: Good benefits and competitive pay.
Cons: Very fast-paced. Mostly remote.
2.0
Promotion opportunities exist but expect long hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
May 17, 2026
Pros: You can get promoted quickly if you are lucky to be placed in a lucky team and work really hard.
Cons: Depending on the team, it can get really busy. A lot of people adopt a 996 work culture from China. Don't expect to coast here. Tons of people find themselves working till 6 PM to 10 PM.
- 4.01 year review at Doordash as a Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, WASeptember 16, 2026Pros: It is an aggressive and AI-first workstyle.Cons: You might have to work from little to no details or documentation.
- 5.0Great recruiting experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 15, 2024Pros: Good benefits and competitive pay.Cons: Very fast-paced. Mostly remote.
- 2.0Promotion opportunities exist but expect long hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMay 17, 2026Pros: You can get promoted quickly if you are lucky to be placed in a lucky team and work really hard.Cons: Depending on the team, it can get really busy. A lot of people adopt a 996 work culture from China. Don't expect to coast here. Tons of people find themselves working till 6 PM to 10 PM.
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