Lyft

Technology

StaffSoftwareEngineer,Rider

$176–220k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Software Engineer, Rider at Lyft. Skills: System architecture, Distributed systems, Technical leadership. Shape long-term architecture. Translate business goals”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Work in-office 3 days per week, Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years software engineering experience, Deep expertise in distributed systems, Experience driving technical roadmaps, Solid knowledge of distributed systems, Solid knowledge of relational databases, Solid knowledge of NoSQL databases, Experience with public cloud platforms, Experience with container orchestration technologies, Ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs

Nice to Have

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Science, BS/MS or equivalent in related field, Equivalent practical experience

What You'll Do.

Shape long-term architecture

Translate business goals

Own technical roadmap

Manage cross-team dependencies

Champion system improvements

Champion observability improvements

Champion performance improvements

Champion tech debt reduction

Establish best practices for deployment

Establish best practices for alerting

Establish best practices for on-call health

Own platform stability

Track down issues root causes

Build preventive safeguards

Drive alignment across product

Drive alignment across design

Drive alignment across operations

Make decisive trade-offs

Protect system architecture

Delegate stretch opportunities

Lead cross-team reviews

Foster technical excellence

Participate in engineering community

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional alignment; Cross-functional mindset; Lift up engineers

Communication Scope

Communicate technical trade-offs

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full 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. 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, 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 Staff Software Engineer on the Rider Team, you will act as a critical technical leader, taking holistic ownership of complex systems, defining strategic roadmaps, driving cross-functional alignment and engineering excellence to improve the rideshare experience. Responsibilities: Shape the long-term architecture for systems, taking accountability for both short-term functionality and long-term health. Translate high-level business goals into actionable engineering projects. Own the technical roadmap from conception to delivery, managing cross-team dependencies and mitigating risks. Champion improvements in system, observability, performance, and tech debt reduction, extending your influence beyond your immediate team. Establish best practices for deployment, alerting, and on-call health. Take holistic ownership of the platform's stability, tracking down issues root causes and building preventive safeguards for your immediate scope and beyond. Drive alignment across product, design, and operations. Proactively resolve bottlenecks and make decisive trade-offs to protect system architecture from competing

Free ATS check

Applying for this Staff Software Engineer, Rider role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Lyft?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →