Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
July 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
They are very busy, as it took about 3 weeks for them to find an on-site interview slot. This was partly because their organization was expanding around that time.
They are changing so fast.
Great potential.
Questions
30%: Algorithm quiz, like those on LeetCode. 70%: Position-related background and design questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Lyft Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
Lyft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral9%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Lyft's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Lyft Work Experiences
2.0
Not what it used to be
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 25, 2023
Pros: There are still some parts of the culture that haven't been stripped by the C-suite yet. Great tech.
Cons: We need our engineers to be closer to our drivers, so we're going to stop hiring in the only country our drivers live in and farm out the work to Eastern Europe.
5.0
Exciting Work, Fast Pace
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 6, 2017
Pros: The most friendly and rewarding working experience I've ever had!
I had the opportunity to work on exciting projects.
I collaborated with top engineers and designers in the field.
My work had a big impact.
Competitive salary and perks.
Awesome office space.
Cons: If I had to pick one, it might be that everything is moving and changing very quickly due to Lyft's incredible growth.
5.0
A company that walks the walk
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 24, 2018
Pros: Excellent pay, equity, benefits, and perks.
Flexible work schedule and unlimited PTO.
Supportive, inclusive company culture.
Cons: Teams can get big.
It takes a lot of effort to get things done because of scale.
- 2.0Not what it used to beSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 25, 2023Pros: There are still some parts of the culture that haven't been stripped by the C-suite yet. Great tech.Cons: We need our engineers to be closer to our drivers, so we're going to stop hiring in the only country our drivers live in and farm out the work to Eastern Europe.
- 5.0Exciting Work, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2017Pros: The most friendly and rewarding working experience I've ever had! I had the opportunity to work on exciting projects. I collaborated with top engineers and designers in the field. My work had a big impact. Competitive salary and perks. Awesome office space.Cons: If I had to pick one, it might be that everything is moving and changing very quickly due to Lyft's incredible growth.
- 5.0A company that walks the walkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 24, 2018Pros: Excellent pay, equity, benefits, and perks. Flexible work schedule and unlimited PTO. Supportive, inclusive company culture.Cons: Teams can get big. It takes a lot of effort to get things done because of scale.
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