Senior Data Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at DoorDash with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 27% positive. To compare, the company-average is 35.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Data Scientist roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 22 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at DoorDash overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at DoorDash as a Senior Data Scientist according to 22 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 32%
Skills test: 26%
One on one interview: 26%
Group panel interview: 8%
Presentation: 5%
Personality test: 3%
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Tech round consisted of 4 SQL questions and a Product Case Study. 30 minutes each portion. The SQL questions were about Medium difficulty, a few windowing functions and CTE but not too bad.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at DoorDash in Jan 2026
Interview
referred by a friend, and had the 1st round of interview consisting of 30-min case + 30min coding . The case question is not hard with pretty vague, but they do care a lot on how to translate the solution into technical solutions
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Question 1
How to evaluate bike delivery as a new dasher type?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at DoorDash in Nov 2025
Interview
It was a series of two rounds, one was a SQL round, and the other a case study. They provide ample material to prepare for the interview beforehand. But be prepared for changes in the time length or order of interviews on the actual day. The SQL questions will be easy to medium.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The case study focuses on either two or three of their system: users, dashers, and merchants. Practice thinking by putting yourself in each role and evaluating the impact of a decision on you. Focus on metrics as well.
1. The recruiter initially contacted me via LinkedIn.
2. The HR phone screen was straightforward, focusing on my background and salary expectations.
3. The technical round lasted one hour, split into a 30-minute case study and a 30-minute SQL assessment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview included a case study focused on a specific operational challenge at DoorDash. I was asked to analyze the problem, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights.