Lyft Senior Data Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Data Engineer
Lyft
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Lyft's Data Engineer interview process consists of a recruiter screening, two technical phone rounds, and five comprehensive onsite rounds. The process systematically evaluates SQL proficiency, Python programming, data structures and algorithms, distributed systems architecture, and data modeling capabilities. For senior-level candidates, the evaluation emphasizes architectural decision-making, project leadership, system design expertise, and ability to mentor and influence technical direction across teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - SQL and Python
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Data Structures and Algorithms
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1 - Coding Challenge and Profile Discussion
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - SQL and Advanced Data Querying
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - System Design and Data Architecture
90 min6 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral and Data Modeling
75 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Culture Fit and Technical Leadership Discussion
60 min5 focus topicsculture fit
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