Software Engineer Intern
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Requirements
• Academic Foundation: Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with a graduation date between Autumn 2026 and Summer 2027. • Core Engineering Skills: A solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and experience writing clean code with version control (Git) and unit testing. • Technical Curiosity: Experience writing web-based applications in any language, with an interest in learning our core stack (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust). • Data Literacy: Practical experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, or SQL). • Availability: Ability to join us in person at our London Cannon Bridge House office for the duration of the Summer 2026 program. • Prior Experience: At least one previous Software Engineering internship or relevant technical placement. • Project Work: Participation in hackathons, technical research, open-source contributions, or leadership roles in campus technical societies. • System Design: An interest in or exposure to service-oriented architecture, APIs, or system monitoring and continuous integration.
Responsibilities
• Learn modern, industry-leading product development practices, including how engineers use GenAI-assisted coding and tooling to design, build, and ship real software • Develop, maintain and ship technical elements with the support of your mentor, manager, and team members • Act on feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your mentor and team members • Actively learn about the elements to which you contribute • Make a direct impact on our business by collaborating with your team to solve problems for our customers • Participate in intern programming, including leadership speaker sessions, social events, and team activities • Present your summer learnings during a final presentation at the end of the internship • You are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, have no more than 2 years of full-time work experience, and are graduating between Fall 2026 to Summer 2027. You are available for a Summer 2026 start date (Internships are only hosted during the Summer) • You have experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, SQL, etc.) • You have a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures • Experience writing web-based applications in any language, and an interest in learning (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust) • You have experience writing clean code, working with version control, and doing unit testing. • PREFERRED BUT NOT EXPECTED • At least 1 previous Software Engineering internship or equivalent relevant experience • Ability to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various systems • Excited to develop, release and run large-scale web applications • Experience with solutions for systems monitoring, live deployments, and continuous integration • Experience with real-time technology problems • Experience working with service-oriented architecture, writing APIs, and designing systems. • Participation in project or research-based technical work, hackathons, technical conferences/organization, on-campus student organization leadership, technical teaching assistant roles, relevant extracurricular activities, or other technical experience. • WORKPLACE & DIVERSITY • At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, wellness, parental leave, and pensions. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.
Benefits
• At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: • 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. • 🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. • 🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. • 🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. • ➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog. • We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here to help you feel confident at each stage. • Our Global Structure • Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. • We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.