DoorDash Staff Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide

DoorDash's interview process for Staff-level Software Engineers evaluates candidates across advanced technical expertise, system design thinking, architectural decision-making, and cultural alignment. The process follows a 4-stage funnel: an initial recruiter screening, hiring manager conversation, technical phone screen, and a comprehensive onsite loop featuring two coding rounds, system design, and behavioral assessment. For Staff-level candidates, emphasis is placed on demonstrating architectural mastery, the ability to design and lead complex systems across organizational boundaries, proven mentorship and technical leadership, and deep alignment with DoorDash's ownership culture. The entire process typically takes 3-4 weeks from application to offer.