Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
I had a phone screen, and the interviewer seemed nice. He asked me about my work and then gave me a coding problem: finding the Lowest Common Ancestor (LCA) for a binary tree.
I provided a perfect, working solution in about 10 minutes. However, he kept asking me to run through a couple of test cases. Finally, he was satisfied after we ran through the same 3-4 test cases more than twice. The interview was over.
I got rejected. The reason the HR department gave was that I wasn't quick enough to arrive at the solution.
Questions
Find the binary tree LCA.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Lyft Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Lyft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having good feelings for Lyft's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Lyft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 16, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance on all projects.Cons: There are no cons as of now.
- 4.0Loyal Team, Lacking BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 7, 2025Pros: People seem to be in it for the long haul.Cons: We don’t have the best benefits.
- 4.0Impactful Work, Unclear PathSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 23, 2025Pros: Flexible work options, supportive team, fast-paced learning, diversity focus, impactful projectsCons: Limited career path clarity, occasional resource constraints, and a low stock price.
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