Software Engineer, Intern

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NYSan Francisco, CASunnyvale, CALos Angeles, CASeattle, WA
Salary: $107,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment: Intern
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $143k

This role $133k

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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $109,937–$175,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $143k for comparable roles.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 186 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,200–$218,000 across 164 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Intern

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Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027) - US joins the engineering team to develop a 24x7 global infrastructure system powering a three-sided marketplace for consumers, merchants, and dashers. This role involves developing, maintaining, and shipping technical elements while collaborating with teammates to solve real problems and improve user experiences through scalable backend architectures and user-friendly flows. The ideal candidate possesses a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, experience with databases like AWS or SQL, and proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Python, Java, or Kotlin. Additionally, the role requires skills in writing clean code, version control, and unit testing. Preferred qualifications include experience with service-oriented architecture, API design, real-time technology problems, systems monitoring, and using AI-powered tools to support software development and problem-solving tasks.

What does a Software Engineer earn in New York?

Median $213500 from 216 postings across 44 companies.

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Skills

AWS SQL Python Java Kotlin Unit Testing Version Control Service-Oriented Architecture APIs Web Applications Data Structures Algorithms

What you'll do

Develop, maintain, and ship technical elements for the DoorDash marketplace.
Build scalable backend architectures to improve merchant, dasher, and consumer experiences.
Write clean code and perform unit testing to ensure software reliability.
Solve real-world problems by implementing technological solutions for customers.
Manage data using databases like SQL or AWS.
Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various systems.
Develop and run large-scale web applications with a focus on performance.
Present technical learnings and project outcomes during a final presentation.

What we're looking for

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
Candidates must have no more than 2 years of full-time work experience and graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
You must have a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
You must have proficient experience with at least one object-oriented programming language such as Python, Java, or Kotlin.
You must have experience working with databases, writing clean code, using version control, and performing unit testing.
At least one previous Software Engineering internship or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
Experience with AI tools, system monitoring, CI/CD, real-time technology, and service-oriented architecture is preferred.

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