Software Engineer, New Grad

Deliveroo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading food delivery service in London seeks a Software Engineer, New Grad, to join their team. In this role, you'll build the future of on-demand delivery, tackling complex challenges. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science, expertise in software craftsmanship, and a zeal for problem-solving. The position offers excellent mentorship and a chance to impact millions daily while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in software development.
• Experience writing web-based applications.
• Familiarity with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Ship high-quality code using various programming languages.
• Take ownership of design and technical implementation.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex issues.

Skills

Software Craftsmanship

Technical Curiosity

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Software Engineer, New Grad

Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day.

From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimisation, we design, build and operate technology that powers Deliveroo’s growth at scale.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our London team. In this role, you’ll help us build the future of on-demand delivery, contributing to the services that power our global marketplace.

Get to know our Engineering team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be joining a high-impact engineering team at our London headquarters. As a New Grad, you will work on production systems that impact millions of users, supported by a world-class team of engineers.

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Ship high-quality code: Improve code structure and contribute to the architecture of services using languages like Go, Ruby, Python, or Scala.

• Own your features: Take ownership of specific pieces of work, assisting with design, technical implementation, and influencing your team's roadmap.

• Operational excellence: Aim to simplify the maintenance and health of production systems, ensuring operational readiness and visibility.

• Collaborate cross-functionally: Build relationships with other engineering teams to identify collaboration opportunities and solve complex marketplace problems.

• Grow through mentorship: Benefit from the support of senior colleagues while eventually supporting the growth of your peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others:

• Foundational Knowledge: A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (graduated within the last year).

• Software Craftsmanship: Pride in writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested software.

• Technical Curiosity: Experience writing web-based applications in any language and a strong interest in learning our stack (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust).

• Data Fundamentals: Familiarity with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL or MySQL).

• Problem Solving: A proven ability to break down complex logistical or technical problems into manageable software solutions.

• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the U.K. to be considered for this position.

Why Join Us?

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.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is based in Deliveroo’s London headquarters at Cannon Bridge House and requires in-office attendance at least 3 days a week.