Process
2 round: behavioral, technical. After this, they have one final round HR interview. If they believe you fit the criteria, based on the core values and mission, you get the role.
Questions
What language are you best at?
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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
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.
2.0
Events, But Overwhelmed
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 4, 2024
Pros: Good benefits, a lot of events, but you can't go because you have a lot on your plate.
Cons: Bad work-life balance and very disorganized.
2.0
Decent pay and remote work amid chaotic culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
September 21, 2026
Pros: The salary is okay. The role is remote. The teammates are good.
Cons: The culture is terrible. The company is a mess, and there is no direction.
- 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.
- 2.0Events, But OverwhelmedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2024Pros: Good benefits, a lot of events, but you can't go because you have a lot on your plate.Cons: Bad work-life balance and very disorganized.
- 2.0Decent pay and remote work amid chaotic cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 21, 2026Pros: The salary is okay. The role is remote. The teammates are good.Cons: The culture is terrible. The company is a mess, and there is no direction.
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