Software Engineer, New Grad

Software Engineer, New Grad Overview

This is a new graduate software engineering role within Deliveroo’s Technology organisation in London. The team works on a large, always-on marketplace that connects customers, riders, and partners, and the engineering function is responsible for building and operating the systems that support delivery at scale. The work is described as high impact, with the chance to contribute to production services used by millions of people every day.

The role is based at Deliveroo’s London headquarters and is intended for someone at the start of their engineering career who wants to learn quickly, take ownership, and help improve the technology behind on-demand delivery. The company emphasises a culture of collaboration, high standards, and continuous learning, with support from experienced engineers and opportunities to work across teams.

What you will do

• Build and improve production software that powers Deliveroo’s global marketplace and affects a very large user base.
• Write clean, reliable code and contribute to the design and structure of services, working with languages and tools such as Go, Ruby, Python, and Scala.
• Take responsibility for specific pieces of work, helping with design decisions, implementation, and input into your team’s priorities.
• Help make production systems easier to maintain and operate by improving health, readiness, and visibility.
• Partner with engineers in other teams to identify opportunities for collaboration and to solve complex technical and marketplace challenges.
• Learn from senior engineers, then contribute back by participating in code reviews and sharing knowledge with peers.

What the team is looking for

• A recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science or another relevant technical discipline, typically completed within the last year.
• A strong commitment to software quality, including an emphasis on readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested code.
• Some experience building web applications in any language, together with enthusiasm for learning Deliveroo’s technology stack.
• Interest in or familiarity with the company’s core backend technologies, which include Go, Ruby on Rails, Python, Scala, and Rust.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Ability to analyse complicated technical or logistical problems and turn them into practical software solutions.
• Permission to work in the United Kingdom, as applicants must already be authorised to work there.
• Willingness to work from the London office on a hybrid basis, with at least three days per week in the headquarters at Cannon Bridge House.

What Deliveroo offers

• A competitive compensation package aligned to the role and location.
• Potential eligibility for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus, or relocation assistance depending on the role and location.
• Employer pension contributions of up to 5% matched.
• Possible share awards for some roles, giving employees a stake in the company’s success.
• Free Deliveroo Plus membership, including free delivery and special offers.
• Team lunches from highly regarded local restaurants.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with more holiday added as service length increases.
• One paid day each year to volunteer with a registered charity.
• Funded single-cover healthcare on the core plan, with the option to add family members at the employee’s own expense.
• Access to an on-site gym at headquarters and discounted external gym memberships.
• Wellbeing support through GymPass, including access to apps such as LesMills+, Strava, Headspace, and Yogaia.
• Discounted dental insurance and other flexible benefits, including critical illness cover, partner life cover, travel insurance, and health assessments.
• Life assurance.
• Parental leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, maternity shared parental leave, available from the first day of employment.
• Equipment and support that make working from home easier, along with a family-friendly working culture.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending on how you travel.
• Access to learning and development resources through RooLearn, Deliveroo’s training platform.
• Regular social activities organised by employee resource groups, including dinners, dance lessons, and in-office yoga sessions.
• Summer and end-of-year celebrations.

How the hiring process works

Deliveroo says it aims to run a fair process that allows candidates’ skills to come through clearly. The interview process usually has three to four stages, and the company provides an Engineering Interview Guide to help applicants prepare.

Additional context

Deliveroo describes itself as part of DoorDash, with teams, systems, and leaders that may span Deliveroo, DoorDash, and Wolt depending on the role. The company also states that it values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If a candidate has a disability or long-term health condition and needs support or reasonable adjustments during recruitment, the application process includes a way to request that help after submitting the application.

The role sits within Deliveroo’s Technology and Engineering environment in London, and the company encourages candidates who want to solve meaningful problems at scale, move quickly, and grow through ownership and challenge to apply.

How to apply

Applicants can begin the process through the online application linked on the careers page. Deliveroo invites interested candidates to submit an application if they are excited by the opportunity to work on a fast-moving marketplace and develop their career with ambitious, supportive teams.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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