Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
A couple of phone interviews were followed by a six-interview round at the Palo Alto office.
The feedback showed concerns about my personality rather than technical or management capabilities. This made me think that it is not a very inclusive place to work.
I've also been waiting for more than 3 months for them to reimburse me for expenses I incurred during the trip. Unacceptable!
Questions
Design prime time fare calculation.
A straightforward coding question and typical management questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Lyft Software Engineering Manager role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
Lyft's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Lyft's Software Engineering Manager interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Lyft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 6, 2020Pros: Talented people, a great product, and a strong vision for the (driverless) future.Cons: The stock price is volatile, but that is expected.
- 3.0Software Engineering ManagerSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeMunich, Bavaria, GermanyOctober 26, 2025Pros: - High bar and good talent. - High ownership and responsibility expected from engineers. - Very easy to onboard. - AI and promoting adoption are top priorities.Cons: - track record of closing offices and shutting down sites
- 3.0Great place to workSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 3, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, hybrid policy.Cons: Commute can be tough, pay is ok.
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