Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The interview process includes a technical phone screen followed by an on-site interview.
The on-site interview consists of two design questions and one coding question.
The technical phone screen involves a standard coding question, which I believe was related to directed graphs. There was nothing particularly special about this part.
For the coding question during the technical screen, you are provided with a laptop equipped with Eclipse. The interviewer will leave the room, and you are expected to code and test your entire solution.
Questions
Code autocomplete (type a word, and it comes up with suggestions).
Design questions were those annoying high-level, back-end type questions asking about databases, web services, and all that kind of thing.
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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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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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