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About the Role

As an Engineering Manager on the Core Rider team at Lyft, you will be a critical technical leader responsible for foundational systems and core rider functionality. You will drive top-line business metrics and deliver a seamless rideshare experience by partnering with product managers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to develop complex systems and scale the product and infrastructure that powers millions of daily rides.

Responsibilities

Drive team execution, proactively resolve bottlenecks and make decisive trade-offs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to define the team's strategic direction.
Translate high-level business goals into actionable projects and own a team roadmap from conception to delivery.
Manage cross-team dependencies and mitigate risks.
Maintain operational excellence through best practices for observability, reliability, and on-call processes.
Ensure technical excellence through architecture reviews, tech debt management, and engineering guidance.
Maintain team health by creating and refining team processes, fostering a supportive team culture, and managing resourcing.
Develop team member careers by matching them with opportunities, setting clear expectations, and providing timely feedback.
Build relationships across engineering teams to share learnings, align on standards, and identify collaboration opportunities.
Serve as a dependable, high-bar interviewer and active participant in Lyft’s broader community.

Requirements

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of software engineering industry experience with technical leadership.
3+ years of experience with people management.
Experience launching consumer facing products.
Experience working on a growth-focused team/org responsible for top line metrics.
Experience managing a diverse set of engineering roles, such as server and mobile.
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional mindset while actively lifting up the team.

Location

New York City area

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year

Experience Level

5+ years of software engineering industry experience with technical leadership
3+ years of experience with people management

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$176,000 - $220,000

Benefits

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available.
Mental health benefits.
Family building benefits.
Child care and pet benefits.
401(k) plan with company match.
Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members.
15 days paid time off for hourly team members.
18 weeks of paid parental leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents eligible).
Subsidized commuter benefits.
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

About the Company

Lyft's purpose is to serve and connect.
Lyft aims to cultivate a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.
Lyft also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.