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

Senior
Apr 2026

Summary

DoorDash PM interview with a cross-company product sense question, asking me to step into an OpenTable PM's shoes and think through post-reservation pain points. Pretty classic product sense setup but the specificity of the scenario kept it from feeling totally routine.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're a PM at OpenTable. How would you go about prioritizing improvements to the worst experiences users have after they've already made a reservation?

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

The post-reservation framing is what makes this interesting.

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Suggested Approach

Start by defining the post-reservation user journey and identifying the worst experiences through data and qualitative research. Then prioritize improvements using a framework like RICE or impact/effort, focusing on high-impact pain points that align with business goals. Finally, propose a phased roadmap with clear success metrics.

Pro tip: Anchor your prioritization in quantifiable user impact and business value, and explicitly call out trade-offs and dependencies to show strategic thinking.

1. Map the Post-Reservation Journey

Outline all touchpoints after booking (e.g., confirmation, reminders, modifications, check-in, post-dining follow-up) to identify where friction occurs.

2. Identify and Size Pain Points

Use data (e.g., support tickets, app reviews, NPS, funnel drop-offs) and user research to pinpoint the worst experiences and quantify their frequency and impact.

3. Prioritize with a Framework

Apply a prioritization framework (e.g., RICE, impact/effort) to rank opportunities based on user impact, business value, and implementation cost.

4. Define Success Metrics and Trade-offs

For top initiatives, specify measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced cancellation rate, increased repeat bookings) and discuss trade-offs with other priorities.

5. Propose a Phased Roadmap

Recommend a sequence of improvements, starting with quick wins and high-impact fixes, and outline how to validate and iterate.

Key Points to Mention

  • Distinguish between pre-reservation and post-reservation experiences, focusing solely on the latter.
  • Leverage both quantitative data (e.g., support ticket volume, cancellation rates) and qualitative insights (e.g., user interviews, app store reviews).
  • Use a prioritization framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to objectively rank opportunities.
  • Consider business metrics such as restaurant partner satisfaction, retention, and revenue impact.
  • Address potential trade-offs, such as improving one experience may require engineering resources that delay other features.
  • Propose a test-and-learn approach to validate improvements before full rollout.

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