Backend Developer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I only made it to the code screening call.
It was a one-hour call using Coderpad.io.
Everyone I spoke with at Lyft was very nice and professional. The process seemed to move along smoothly.
An HR person called to deliver the bad news directly. I guess that fits into the "nice people" theme, but I might have actually preferred an email.
Questions
Recursive string manipulation exercise.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Lyft Backend Developer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Lyft's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Lyft's Backend Developer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Lyft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balanceIntern - Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 9, 2020Pros: + Pay + Company Culture + Flexibility in hours + WFH opportunitiesCons: - Location in SF - Not too many food choices
- 5.0Great leadership, complete projectSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2025Pros: I got complete ownership over a project from start to finish. Team matching was very favorable to my career interests. Daily standup with mentor. Weekly check-in with manager. Intern community & bi-weekly events. Provided lunch daily. Lyft Pink.Cons: A lot of other interns didn't often work during the day; they chose to hang out and work at night alone. My team was mostly remote the entire summer.
- 5.0Flexible Schedule, Lots Of DrivingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 13, 2021Pros: Work on my own scheduleCons: Can sometimes be too much driving.
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