Career Area
University Careers
We’re always looking for our next generation of builders, doers, and learners.
If you’re a student or recent grad, our University Careers program can put you at the center of critical project work. If you’re looking for a place that will define your career and help you grow beyond what you thought possible, come build with us.
Open Roles
Fellowships
As a Research Fellow at DoorDash, you’ll work on the hardest applied ML and AI problems in local commerce. Fellows are given the resources, autonomy, and access to real-world operational data needed to pursue ambitious research directions — with the goal of producing work that influences both the field and how DoorDash operates at scale. Fellows are treated as independent researchers, not as junior employees on a product team. You pick the problem from some of our biggest priority areas, you own the direction, and you publish or ship the outcome.
Fellows are able to propose their own direction, but we are particularly interested in work across
Reinforcement learning environments for real-world operations — building high-fidelity simulators and training environments from operational data, including the tradeoffs between real-data fidelity and synthetic generalization
Agentic systems for logistics and local commerce — long-horizon planning, tool use, and evaluation methodologies for agents operating in physical-world marketplaces
Foundation models for marketplace dynamics — forecasting, pricing, matching, and personalization at marketplace scale
Evaluation and measurement — new benchmarks and evaluation methods for ML systems deployed in messy, real-world operational settings
Multimodal understanding — vision, speech, and language applied to merchant catalogs, operations, and consumer interfaces”
Internships
As an intern at DoorDash, you’ll gain the support and tools you’ll need to make a direct impact on our business. From working closely with industry leaders to solving real-world business problems for our customers, your 12 week internship will be packed with valuable experience to help drive your future and ours.
One of my favorite parts about joining DoorDash as a new grad was the strong new grad community. Coming into the office every day and seeing my peers made work feel a lot more exciting and fun. We’d grab lunch together, hang out after hours, and grow alongside one another as we collectively navigated the start of our careers. The office environment also made everything feel more approachable and inspiring; it wasn’t unusual to casually bump into the CEO or CTO on a random day, which created a sense of connection and transparency across the company.
At the same time, I was given a level of independence and ownership over my work which was both incredibly challenging but also rewarding. I always felt trusted to make meaningful contributions, while also having all the necessary guidance and encouragement I needed from my team. That mix of autonomy, support, and community really made my transition from student to full-time engineer not just smooth, but also exciting!
– Annie Wang,
2024 New Grad
The biggest highlight of my internship was seeing my project go live in production and receive over 100,000 requests a day. Being able to collaborate with my team members and other teams at DoorDash to launch a product made my work feel important and impactful, and it taught me ownership and leadership skills I would not have gained anywhere else.
From even before day one, my mentor and manager were extremely welcoming. They worked hard, but worked even harder to help me adjust to this new environment. They were not only colleagues I talked to during work, but also friends I played pickleball with, laughed with at comedy shows, and enjoyed one too many team dinners alongside.
I could not be more thankful for my experience as an intern at DoorDash.
– Adam Mansour,
2025 New Grad
Early Careers
With an entry-level role at DoorDash, the possibilities are endless. You’ll have the opportunity to jumpstart your career, explore your interests, and carve your own path to success. Not only will you have the room to constantly improve, but you’ll be able to leave your mark on our growing business.
University Careers FAQs
Who can apply for internships or new grad roles?
We welcome current students and recent graduates. Eligibility varies by role, so please check each job posting for details on qualifications.
How long is the software engineering internship program?
Our program is 12 weeks long with one cohort starting in May and the second cohort starting in June. Please note we do not have off-cycle software engineering internship programs outside of the summertime.
When are applications open for early career opportunities?
We open applications for summer internships and new grad roles several months in advance, usually in the Fall of each year. Apply early as roles fill quickly!
What does the interview process look like for Early Career Software Engineer roles?
If you move forward from resume review, you’ll be invited to a virtual interview consisting of 2 coding rounds along with an Engineering Values chat. Your recruiter will provide more details along with prep guides once you reach this stage.
Do you offer relocation or housing assistance?
We provide relocation support for both intern and new grad roles. Interns will also receive housing assistance for their summer internship.
What happens after my internship?
Although our internship program is conversion-focused, we cannot guarantee full-time offers to all interns. Full-time offers will be given based on performance during the intern program.
What does the New Grad Program at DoorDash look like?
Here are a few things you can expect from New Grad programming:
- Technical and leadership trainings throughout the one-year program
- A variety of virtual and live social activities
- An in-person New Grad Summit to gather in-person for programming and networking dedicated to leadership and skill development
Check out our Offices!
Interns and Entry-Level hires are based in one of our office hubs in San Francisco (HQ), Seattle, New York, or Los Angeles to get a strong sense of DoorDash culture. Our offices are equipped with collaborative work spaces, snack-filled kitchens, and host regular events. Check out a walk through video of our SF and NYC offices below to get an inside look.
Employee Resource Groups
One of the ways we’re fostering a greater sense of belonging is through our employee resource groups (ERGs). They provide opportunities for us to connect and learn from one another, plus help us transform the way we think.
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