About the TeamWe're looking for a Senior University Recruiter to help us identify and attract top-tier early career talent to join our Engineering and Design teams. For the first time, our global organizations of DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo will be joining forces for one unified, global internship program and you would be on the forefront of building what this strategy looks like for a global team. From building relationships with universities to advising on the interview processes, being a part of headcount conversations to planning events and running performance review cycles, you will help build the foundations of this program making it something that can scale and grow each year.
About the RoleYour impact will go beyond filling roles; you'll shape how we approach hiring from how we define what 'great' looks like in an engineer. You'll play a key role in how we build diverse talent pipelines and create a seamless experience for every candidate and intern throughout the program. You'll be the bridge between us and top university talent, helping DoorDash continue to invest in, build, and grow the next generation. This role sits within our Engineering Recruiting team and reports into the Recruiting Manager for Global University Recruiting. It will be based in San Francisco, CA.
You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will...- Manage full-cycle recruitment for all technical intern and new grad hiring roles across the US
- Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with high-potential candidates, partnership organizations, and universities
- Build diverse talent pipelines, and run smooth, efficient processes from first conversation to final offer
- Embed DE&I principles into every stage of the process from diversifying sourcing channels to reducing bias in assessment and ensuring diversity in interview panels.
- Build and streamline interview processes and workflows ensuring we're iterating and adjusting as we scale and grow
- Train interviewers and coach hiring managers on the best ways to hire and manage interns and new grads
- Iterate on training content to ensure interviewers and hiring managers are properly evaluating and mentoring new hires
- Track and share key hiring metrics, pipeline reports, and market insights with leadership teams
- Be a Brand Ambassador, representing DoorDash/Wolt/Deliveroo at university events, conferences, and networking functions
- Partner with hiring managers and leaders to define hiring needs, build robust talent pipelines, and shape hiring strategies to attract world-class candidates.
- Manage the intern program - including planning events, creating onboarding, running performance review cycles, confirming benefits, and more - ensuring a seamless and high-touch experience for both interns and our hiring managers.
We're excited about you because...- 5+ years of experience in a recruitment agency or in-house tech environment
- At least 2 years of university or early careers recruiting experience preferred but not required
- End-to-end hiring experience in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments
- Strong sourcing skills across platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse, with a focus on building diverse talent pipelines
- Confidence using data to inform decisions, track progress, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
- Comfortable advising and influencing hiring managers and senior partners; you know how to build trust, align with stakeholders, and influence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong program or project management experience with the ability to comfortably work autonomously
- Adaptability - you can pivot quickly and keep things moving when priorities shift
CompensationThe successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee's work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.
See below for paid time off details:
- For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
- For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.
$105,400-$155,000 USD
