Lyft

Software Engineer

Lyft$108K — $135K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or relevant field
  • Experience in building impactful software systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or similar programming languages
  • Strong communication skills in English
  • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and distributed systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers to create impactful software
  • Conduct technical analyses and develop proof-of-concept prototypes
  • Design and build software components, services, and APIs
  • Write high-quality code for scalable systems
  • Assess software systems against business goals and performance metrics

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Mental health support
  • Family building assistance
  • Child care and pet care benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off policy and 12 holidays
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave for all types of parents
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly transportation credits and Lyft Pink membership
Full Job Description
As an associate software engineer, you will be designing, building, and launching the services that power the platform's core products. Compared to similarly-sized technology companies, the set of problems that we tackle is incredibly diverse. They cut across transportation, distributed systems, backend services, mapping, personalization, and real-time infrastructure. We are hiring motivated engineers across each of these areas. We're looking for someone who is passionate about solving problems with code, building reliable and maintainable systems, and is excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collegial environment.

You will report to a Software Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Business Partners to build software for business and user impact
  • Perform technical analysis and build proof-of-concept prototypes to explore and propose solutions to both new and existing problems
  • Design and develop software components, services, and APIs
  • Write production quality code to launch and operate systems at scale
  • Evaluate software systems against business goals, reliability, and performance requirements
Experience:
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or other quantitative fields or related work experience
  • Passion for building impactful software systems leveraging expertise in one or multiple areas
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or other programming language
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures,algorithms, system design, testing, and distributed systems
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 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 $108,000 - $135,000, 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.

About Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to request rides from nearby drivers. Lyft provides ride-hailing services in the United States and Canada, and it has expanded into other transportation services, such as bike-sharing and scooter-sharing. The company is known for its pink mustache logo, which was replaced by a glowing dashboard mustache in 2015. Lyft went public in March 2019.
Learn more about Lyft
Size
4,453 employees
Market Cap
$3.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+56.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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