Full-Time

Software Engineer I

Entry-Level, Graduation Date: Fall 2024-Summer 2025

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$98.1k - $144.2kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Entry

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

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Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Java
Requirements
  • B.S., M.S. in Computer Science or related disciplines with graduation date between Fall 2024 and Summer 2025
  • At least 2 previous Software Engineering internships or equivalent work experience, with no more than 2 years of full-time work experience
  • Experience working with databases (e.g. SQL)
  • Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Experience working with at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Kotlin, etc.)
  • Experience writing clean code, working with version control, and unit testing
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain and ship technical elements with the support of your mentor, manager, and team members
  • Act on feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your mentor and team members
  • Actively learn about the elements to which you contribute
  • Make a direct impact on our business by collaborating with your team to solve problems for our customers

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash's business model includes charging restaurants a commission and customers delivery and service fees, creating a three-sided marketplace. The goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market by enhancing user experience and expanding services.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.