Software Engineer I Entry-Level
@ DoorDash Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CA$80,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 20 hours ago

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About the Team

DoorDash is building the world’s most reliable on-demand logistics engine for delivery. The engineering team is growing fast to develop a 24x7 global infrastructure system powering DoorDash’s three-sided marketplace of consumers, merchants, and dashers.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer I Entry-Level at DoorDash Canada, you will join a team of product engineers implementing and operating technological solutions that enhance experiences for merchants, dashers, and consumers. Your work includes creating user-friendly flows and scalable backend architectures.

  • Develop, maintain, and ship technical elements with mentorship.
  • Receive and act on feedback and coaching from experienced team members.
  • Collaborate closely with your team to solve customer problems.
  • Learn continuously about the systems you contribute to.
  • Make a direct impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related disciplines with a graduation date between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026. Previous internships or equivalent work experience (at least 2 Software Engineering internships with no more than 2 years of full-time work) are required.

  • Experience with databases (e.g., SQL) and object-oriented programming (e.g., Python, Java, Kotlin).
  • Understanding of algorithms and data structures.
  • Proficiency in writing clean code, using version control, and performing unit testing.

Nice to Haves

  • Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of systems.
  • Experience in developing, releasing, and running large-scale web applications.
  • Familiarity with systems monitoring, live deployments, and continuous integration.
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture, APIs, and system design.

About DoorDash

DoorDash's mission to empower local economies drives its rapid growth and constant change. The company offers comprehensive benefits including premium healthcare, wellness reimbursements, and paid parental leave, while fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Key skills/competency

Software Engineering, mentorship, algorithms, databases, object-oriented programming, scalability, backend, front-end, continuous integration, collaboration

How to Get Hired at DoorDash Canada

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to DoorDash requirements.
  • Research DoorDash Canada: Understand culture and mission.
  • Highlight internships: Emphasize software engineering projects.
  • Prepare code samples: Showcase clean coding and testing.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data structures and algorithm fundamentals.
Practice coding in Python, Java, or Kotlin.
Familiarize with SQL database management.
Study system design and scalability concepts.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled team feedback.
Explain collaboration in resolving technical issues.
Share an experience with mentorship in engineering.
Discuss adapting to rapid project changes.

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