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DoorDash·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

PM interview at DoorDash with a product sense question borrowed from the Google Flights world. One question, no frills, just a prioritization case.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

How would you prioritize fixing the worst part of the post-booking experience for a flight search product?

Roadmap PrioritizationProduct Sense & IdeationProduct Analytics & Metrics
Author's notes

I spent too long trying to enumerate every possible post-booking pain point before actually picking one to go deep on.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and defining what 'worst' means in terms of user impact and business metrics. Then map the post-booking journey, identify pain points through data and user research, prioritize using a framework like RICE, and propose a testable solution with success metrics.

Pro tip: Anchor your prioritization in DoorDash's core value of operational efficiency and customer obsession—show how fixing the post-booking experience reduces support costs and increases repeat bookings, directly impacting the bottom line.

1. Clarify the Objective

Ask clarifying questions to understand the product context, business goals, and what 'worst' means (e.g., highest drop-off, lowest CSAT, most support tickets).

2. Map the Post-Booking Journey

Break down the post-booking experience into key stages: confirmation, changes/cancellations, check-in, flight status updates, and post-flight. Identify pain points at each stage.

3. Gather Data and Insights

Use quantitative data (funnel analytics, support ticket volume, NPS) and qualitative research (user interviews, app store reviews) to pinpoint the most severe and frequent issues.

4. Prioritize with a Framework

Apply a prioritization framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) or Impact/Effort matrix to rank the identified problems based on potential business value and feasibility.

5. Propose and Validate a Solution

Select the top priority, outline a potential solution, define success metrics (e.g., reduced support contacts, increased CSAT), and suggest an experiment (A/B test) to validate impact before full rollout.

Key Points to Mention

  • Define clear success metrics for the post-booking experience (e.g., CSAT, support ticket rate, repeat booking rate).
  • Segment users by trip type (e.g., business vs. leisure) or booking channel to tailor solutions.
  • Consider technical feasibility and dependencies with airline partners or internal systems.
  • Balance quick wins with long-term strategic improvements.
  • Align prioritization with company OKRs and DoorDash's operational excellence.
  • Use a data-driven approach but also incorporate qualitative user feedback.

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