Software Engineer

Lyft is a transportation company that connects riders with drivers through its app, aiming to make cities feel smaller and transportation community-driven.

• Build and own features end-to-end from product specs through deployment and maintenance.
• Drive frontend architecture for modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and/or Next.js.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate emerging technologies into evolving infrastructure.
• Shape the roadmap by contributing technical perspective on architecture decisions and business priorities.
• Write maintainable code with comprehensive testing, clear documentation, and thoughtful design.
• Mentor through code reviews that prioritize quality and knowledge sharing.
• Support the team through pairing, healthy technical debates, and a culture of mutual growth.
• Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate progress, and respond to technical questions.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in job offered, software development, or related occupation.
• Experience with Python and Flask.
• Experience with AWS services (DynamoDB and SQS) and Kubernetes.
• Experience with algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.

• Expected base pay range for the San Francisco area: $138,000 - $192,000/year.
• 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 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.
• Lyft Pink - exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of the Ridership Program.

This role is hybrid, with in-office work expected 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.