Software Engineer, New Grad - Deliveroo Careers

Skip to content Software Engineer, New Grad Job ID: EV4061 Technology London - The River Building HQ Permanent Ready to apply? Get started with your online application Apply now Not quite your dream role? Sign up to get notified when the right vacancy comes along. Sign up for job alerts 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. Apply now Similar roles London - The River Building HQ Senior DevOps Engineer Technology London - The River Building HQ Manager, Project Management Technology London - The River Building HQ Analyst, Risk Intelligence Technology View all roles Perks A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package 1 Compensation We aim to pay every employee competitively for the role they are performing in their respective location Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support Up to 5% matched pension contributions 2 Equity Some roles may be eligible for share awards, giving them ownership in Deliveroo and a share in our success 3 Food Free Deliveroo Plus: free delivery and access to special offers Team lunches from the best local restaurants 4 Time away 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of time spent working at Deliveroo One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity 5 Wellness Funded single cover healthcare on our core plan, with the option to add family members at own cost On-site gym (HQ), discounted external gym membership Access to wellbeing apps such as LesMills+, Strava, Headspace, Yogaia via GymPass Discounted dental insurance and a range of other flexible benefits, such as critical illness cover, partner life cover, travel insurance, health assessments Life assurance 6 Work Life Maternity, paternity and maternity and shared parental leave, eligible from day one of employment Excellent kit to enable working from home and a parent-friendly working culture Access to free mortgage advice Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending how you wish to travel Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content Regular Employee Resource Group (ERG) led social events – examples include dinners, dance lessons and in-office yoga sessions Summer and end-of-year parties Previous Next