Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
I applied online and was contacted by a recruiter the day after.
After an initial phone call, I was scheduled for a phone screen interview and then for a typical on-site loop.
It was a combination of a coding challenge on my computer and system design questions on a whiteboard.
I definitely had a very nice experience; this company has great engineers who really try to deliver the best software possible.
Questions
NDA, a lot of system design questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Lyft Senior Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Lyft's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Lyft's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Lyft Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Growth, Slow LeadershipSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 12, 2023Pros: I grew a ton at Lyft personally and was given all the opportunities I needed. The projects were fun, and I felt like I was surrounded by smart people.Cons: Leadership is so risk-averse it can slow down your work as an IC. Over time, it's felt like the average quality of engineer has gone down as well.
- 3.0Great Team, Unstable CompanySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 3, 2023Pros: The people I worked with were great--very helpful, no drama.Cons: Not profitable. Recent leadership changes caused quite a stir, and there have been multiple rounds of layoffs.
- 4.0Good Balance, Bad LeadersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 1, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance. Unlimited PTO.Cons: Have to RTO. Pay cut. Poor leaders.
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