DoorDash Data Engineer (Junior Level) - Complete Interview Preparation Guide
Data Engineer
Doordash
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
DoorDash's Data Engineer interview process for junior-level candidates consists of a structured 6-round evaluation designed to assess technical depth in SQL and Python, data architecture fundamentals, pipeline design thinking, real-world problem-solving, and cultural fit. The process emphasizes practical skills in building and maintaining data infrastructure, understanding of big data technologies, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: SQL Coding Deep Dive
75 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Data Modeling Case Study
60 min4 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 3: Data Pipeline Architecture and System Design
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Cross-Functional Collaboration
50 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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