Software Engineer, New Graduate

About the Opportunity

Join our mission to revolutionize shopping and dining experiences by leveraging innovative technology and scalable solutions. As a Software Engineer in our London headquarters, you'll contribute to platforms that serve millions worldwide, working with talented teams to build and enhance Deliveroo’s marketplace infrastructure. This is a fantastic chance for recent Computer Science graduates eager to shape the future of on-demand delivery through impactful, real-world projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reliable, maintainable code using languages such as Go, Ruby, Python, or Scala, with a strong focus on enhancing system architecture.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for features—from design through technical implementation—actively contributing to team strategy and direction.
• Promote operational excellence by simplifying system maintenance and improving visibility and stability of production services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to devise creative solutions to marketplace challenges.
• Engage in ongoing learning: receive mentorship from senior engineers and, in turn, help peers by sharing insights and reviewing code.

Who We're Looking For

• Recent graduates (within the last year) holding a Computer Science or related technical degree.
• Experience in web-based software development, with motivation to master our technical stack.
• Ability to write clean, readable, and thoroughly tested code.
• Understanding of relational database systems, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and breaking down complex problems into practical software solutions.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

What We Offer

• Work on projects that directly influence millions of users every day and shape the growth of a global platform.
• Opportunities for rapid professional development in a culture focused on autonomy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture with high standards, flexible working (in-office attendance required at least 3 days a week), and abundant mentorship opportunities.
• A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, with clear accommodations for candidates needing additional support in the hiring process.

Additional Information

• Our selection process typically involves several interview stages, designed to let your skills and potential shine through fairly.
• Employees may collaborate with international teams across our parent company, broadening your development and learning horizons.

Diversity and Inclusion

We champion an inclusive workplace that values individual backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates of any background, ability, orientation, or belief to apply. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or long-term health conditions are available throughout the recruitment process.