Lyft
Lyft5d ago
$146,000 – $185,000/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Rider

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Key Responsibilities

Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge Participate in our teams on-call rotation. Identify, triage,

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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.

Lyft is looking for software engineers from a scope of disciplines. We are growing our team with people who want to build, improve and incorporate technologies that make the lives of our community more enriched. As an engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with teams like product, design, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empower us to iterate quickly, while focusing on delighting our passengers and drivers.

The Rider organization is focused on building a seamless, best-in-class rideshare experience for riders. From the foundational functionality of requesting a ride to the tailored interactions with your flight, we sweat the small stuff to help make Lyft the best transportation solution. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Rider Team, you will work hand in hand with various teams across Lyft, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation to improve riders' experience with rideshare.

Responsibilities

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  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge 
  • Participate in our teams on-call rotation. Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms
  • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, data scientists and other engineering teams to build complex features and products from idea to positive execution
  • Analyze our internal systems and processes and locate areas for improvement/automation
  • Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices
  • Provide technical mentorship and feedback to junior engineers
  • Help establish roadmap and architecture based on technology and our needs
  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering industry experience
  • Solid knowledge of distributed systems, relational and NoSQL databases
  • 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 working with kubernetes and container technologies (e.g. Docker, cri-o, etc)
  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team

What We Offer

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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

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
New York, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide

Listing Details

Posted
April 28, 2026
First seen
April 28, 2026
Last seen
May 3, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
4
Repost count
0
Trust Level
56%
Scored at
May 3, 2026

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LyftSenior Software Engineer, Rider$146k–$185k