Staff Solutions Architect Interview Preparation Guide for Lyft
Solutions Architect
Lyft
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Lyft's interview process for Staff-level Solutions Architect follows a structured multi-stage approach spanning 4-6 weeks. The process begins with a recruiter screening to assess cultural fit and background, followed by a technical phone screen focused on solution design thinking. Candidates then proceed to a comprehensive on-site loop consisting of five to six rounds covering solution architecture design, Lyft-scale system design, technical evaluation and trade-offs, behavioral and leadership collaboration, and domain expertise with strategic thinking. Each on-site round is conducted by different engineers, architects, and team leads to evaluate specific competencies required for the role.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Solution Architecture
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
On-site Round 1: Solution Architecture Design Challenge
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
On-site Round 2: Lyft-Scale System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
On-site Round 3: Technical Evaluation & Trade-off Analysis
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
On-site Round 4: Behavioral & Leadership Collaboration
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
On-site Round 5: Domain Expertise & Strategic Impact
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
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