Lyft Senior Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide

Lyft's Senior Software Engineer interview process is a comprehensive 6-round evaluation designed to assess technical depth, system design expertise, problem-solving abilities, mentorship capabilities, and cultural fit. The process spans 4-6 weeks and progresses from initial recruiter screening, through technical phone assessment, to an intensive 4-round onsite loop that includes coding challenges, system architecture design, behavioral discussion, and extended technical implementation.