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Senior Software Engineer, Lyft Business

LyftSan Francisco, CA

$148,000 - $185,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$148,000-$185,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Fulfillment group, in Marketplace, at Lyft is responsible for determining what inventory can be reliably offered for a given rider session and reliably fulfilling rider requests. The group has a few sub teams that are responsible for generating feasible offers for riders, connecting rider requests with drivers to fulfill those offers and a demand and supply lifecycle platform that power great rideshare experience.

As a software engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with other software engineers and cross functions like product, data science and analytics to lead and execute large projects from idea  to efficient execution. We're looking for a motivated Software Engineer who is passionate about solving challenging technical problems and is excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative and cross-functional environment where they will take on some of the most interesting and impactful problems in ridesharing.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs
  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
  • Have a good grasp and ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge 
  • Build Features from tech specification to positive execution
  • Proactively participate in resolving ongoing incidents 
  • Unblock, support, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in across teams to achieve results
  • Share your knowledge by giving brown bags and tech talks

Experience:

  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering industry experience
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming
  • Experience designing, debugging and running fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
  • Experience with common CI tools (Jenkins, Buildkite, CircleCI, TeamCity), and proficiency in at least one of those tools
  • Solid knowledge of distributed systems, relational and NoSQL databases
  • Ability to communicate in English in writing, meeting and presentations

Benefits:

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $148,000 - $185,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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FAQs About Senior Software Engineer, Lyft Business Jobs at Lyft

What is the work location for this position at Lyft?
This job at Lyft is located in San Francisco, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Lyft?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $148,000 and $185,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Lyft?
Lyft lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Lyft?
Lyft is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Lyft for this role?
Lyft offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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