Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The phone screen was a typical SWE phone screen with a DS/Algo question.
The onsite consisted of three interviews, including one 90-minute coding session. During this session, I had to solve a problem in an IDE, ensure my code compiled and ran, and then submit it.
Overall, the recruiter, interviewers, and everyone I met were very pleasant. The office has a cool, urban vibe.
I didn't get the offer, but I can clearly see where I messed up in two of the interviews. I'm hoping to do some prep and try again in the future.
Questions
Design an e-commerce site. Write an API wrapper. Implement autocomplete in working code. Answer a bunch of standard behavioral questions.
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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.
Experience Rating
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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