Onsite Behavioral & Leadership Interview — Data Scientist

Scenario

• 1-on-1 conversation with the hiring manager to assess cultural fit and past experiences.

Questions

1. Describe a time you influenced product direction without formal authority. What was the outcome?
2. Which of Lyft’s core values resonates most with you, and why?
3. Tell me about a setback on a data project and how you recovered.

Guidance

• Use clear Situation–Action–Result storytelling.
• Focus on collaboration, customer impact, and measurable outcomes.