Lattice is the leading performance management and people analytics platform — used by 5000+ companies for reviews, goals, 1:1s, and engagement surveys. The interview is enterprise-SaaS-flavored with focus on workflow design, complex data modeling, and the realities of building tools used by HR teams.
Process
Recruiter screen → 60-minute coding phone (DSA medium) → onsite virtual: 2 coding, 1 system design, 1 craft deep-dive, 1 behavioral. Cycle: 3–4 weeks.
What they actually ask
- Design a 360-review system with manager, peer, and direct-report inputs
- Design goal-tracking with cascading from company → team → individual
- Design engagement-survey aggregation that preserves anonymity
- Coding: medium DSA, often with workflow or graph flavor
- Behavioral: customer focus, navigating HR domain complexity
Levels and comp (2026)
- SE II: $150K–$185K total
- Senior SE: $215K–$285K
- Staff: $310K–$410K
- Principal: $430K–$570K
Prep priorities
- Be fluent in TypeScript/React for frontend; Ruby on Rails for backend
- Understand survey design and anonymity-preserving aggregation
- Brush up on workflow engines and approval-graph patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lattice remote-friendly?
Hybrid in San Francisco, NYC, London, and others. Many engineering roles fully remote within supported countries.
How does Lattice compare to Culture Amp or 15Five?
Lattice has the broadest product (reviews, goals, 1:1s, engagement). Culture Amp leads on engagement; 15Five on continuous performance. Comp is comparable.
What is the engineering culture?
Mid-stage SaaS — collaborative, customer-driven, healthy work-life balance. Strong product-engineering partnership.