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# Software Engineer I

- **Company:** DOORDASH, INC.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $107,400.0 - $158,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Application Enhancement Tool, Kotlin, Information Technology, Api Design, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-i-entry-level-graduation-date-fall-2026-summer-2027-us-doordash-usa-9907482

## About the Role

* A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, graduating between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027
 * At least two previous software engineering internships or equivalent practical experience, with no more than two years of full-time professional experience
 * Experience using at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Python, Java, or Kotlin
 * A solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
 * Experience working with databases and technologies such as SQL
 * Experience writing clean code, using version control, and creating unit tests

Nice to Have

 * Curiosity about using AI-powered tools to support software development, problem-solving, and learning, alongside an understanding of how to evaluate their outputs and use them responsibly
 * Experience analyzing and improving the efficiency, scalability, or stability of software systems
 * Interest in developing, releasing, and operating large-scale web applications
 * Familiarity with systems monitoring, live deployments, or continuous integration
 * Experience solving real-time technology problems
 * Familiarity with service-oriented architecture, API development, or systems design

## Description

You'll work alongside a mentor, manager, and experienced engineers while contributing to real products and systems. As you build your technical knowledge, you'll take on increasing ownership and see how your work affects the people and businesses using our platform. Here's what your day-to-day might look like:

 * Develop, maintain, and ship production-ready software with support from your mentor and team
 * Write clean, testable code and contribute to code reviews, version control, and engineering best practices
 * Learn the systems and technical areas your work contributes to, including how they operate at scale
 * Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen your technical skills and problem-solving approach
 * Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to solve problems for consumers, merchants, and delivery partners, We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level
Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only

We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.


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