Senior Software Engineer, Rider at Lyft | CA | Rezi

Senior Software Engineer, Rider at Lyft

Senior Software Engineer, Rider

Lyft · CA

1 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Rider

Lyft · CA

a month ago
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About the Role

Lyft is seeking software engineers to build, improve, and incorporate technologies that enrich the lives of their community. As an engineer at Lyft, you will collaborate with teams like product, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empowers rapid iteration and delights passengers and drivers. The Rider organization focuses on building a seamless, best-in-class rideshare experience for riders, from requesting a ride to tailored interactions. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Rider Team, you will collaborate with various teams across Lyft, driving innovation to improve the rider experience.

Responsibilities

  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, and maintainable code.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge.
  • Participate in the team's on-call rotation, identifying, triaging, debugging, and resolving issues/bugs across applications and platforms.
  • Explain the various trade-offs made in decisions.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to build complex features and products from idea to execution.
  • Analyze internal systems and processes to identify areas for improvement/automation.
  • Share knowledge through brown bags, tech talks, and by promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices.
  • Provide technical mentorship and feedback to junior engineers.
  • Help establish roadmap and architecture based on technology and company needs.

Requirements

  • 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.

Location

  • Toronto

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 5+ years

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

  • CAD $136,000 - CAD $170,000

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Mental health benefits.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Child care and pet benefits.
  • Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account.
  • RRSP plan with company match.
  • Flexible paid time off policy (salaried team members).
  • 15 days paid time off plus an additional day for each year of service (hourly team members).
  • 18 weeks of paid time off for new parents (biological, adoptive, and foster).
  • Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.

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.
  • Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture.

Equal Opportunity

  • Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging.
  • Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy.
  • Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.
  • Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process.