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Lyft

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Data
    Software Engineering
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AI generated summary

  • You should have 1-3 years of industry experience, a degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in Python and Go. Collaboration and low-ego teamwork are essential.
  • You will write maintainable code, explain decision trade-offs, participate in code reviews, resolve incidents, and effectively communicate to support your team and achieve results.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 - 3 years of software engineering industry experience
  • BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related field or relevant work experience
  • Experience with Python, Go.
  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
  • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
  • Implement tasks with good quality code leading to positive execution
  • Participate in resolving ongoing incidents
  • Unblock, support, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in within your team to achieve results

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Senior Software Engineer role at Lyft?

The primary purpose of the Senior Software Engineer role at Lyft is to build, improve, and incorporate technologies that enhance the lives of our community, particularly for our Business Travel products and services.

What are some of the products the Business Travel team works on?

The Business Travel team works on products such as Business Profiles, which allow riders to expense rides through providers like Concur and Expensify, or to bill rides directly via company credit cards.

What programming languages are required for this position?

The required programming languages for this position are Python and Go.

How many years of software engineering experience are needed for this role?

A minimum of 1 to 3 years of software engineering industry experience is required for this role.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

You can expect a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team environment at Lyft.

What are the expected in-office workdays for this position?

The expected in-office workdays for this position are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, accounting for a hybrid schedule.

What benefits does Lyft offer to employees in this role?

Lyft offers a range of benefits, including great medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health benefits, family building benefits, child care and pet benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, and subsidized commuter benefits.

Is Lyft an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Lyft is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration without discrimination.

What is the expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area?

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $148,000 to $185,000, depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

How much paid parental leave does Lyft offer?

Lyft offers 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.

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Lyft

Ride by ride, we’re reimagining the world’s best transportation.

Transportation
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, and is available to approximately 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our cities by offsetting carbon emissions from all rides, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships.