Lyft AI Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Mid-Level
AI Engineer
Lyft
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
Lyft's AI Engineer interview process for mid-level candidates consists of 7 rounds across approximately 4-6 weeks. The process begins with recruiter screening, followed by a technical phone screen, and culminates in 5 onsite interview rounds covering technical fundamentals, machine learning expertise, system design, practical case study applications, and behavioral fit. The interviews emphasize real-world problem-solving, scalable system design relevant to ride-sharing and transportation technology, and the ability to deploy AI systems at scale.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Technical Interview - CS Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite ML Interview - Deep Learning and AI Systems
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite System Design Interview - Scalable AI Systems
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Case Study Interview - AI Application
60 min6 focus topicscase study
7
Onsite Behavioral Interview - Team and Culture
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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