LyftLearn Evolution: Rethinking ML Platform Architecture
Original URL: https://eng.lyft.com/lyftlearn-evolution-rethinking-ml-platform-architecture-547de6c950e1
Article Written: October 3, 2023
Added: November 18, 2025
Type: project
Summary
The article discusses Lyft's transition from a fully Kubernetes-based machine learning platform to a hybrid architecture utilizing AWS SageMaker for offline workloads and Kubernetes for online model serving. It highlights the challenges faced with the original architecture, including operational complexity and resource management, and details the technical decisions made to simplify the infrastructure while maintaining performance. The migration aimed to reduce operational overhead and improve reliability, allowing teams to focus on developing new capabilities rather than managing infrastructure.