FAQs
What is the main mission of Lyft?
The main mission of Lyft is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, fostering an open, inclusive, and diverse organization within the community.
What responsibilities will the Matching team handle?
The Matching team is responsible for improving how drivers are dispatched, which impacts business-level goals such as increased driver utilization and lower fulfillment costs. They also define new ride modes, tune scoring and filtering decisions, and apply geospatial and temporal levers for decision-making.
What educational background is preferred for this role?
A BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred, or relevant work experience.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
The position requires 1–3 years of software engineering industry experience.
What programming languages and technologies should candidates be proficient in?
Candidates should be proficient in object-oriented programming and have experience with Golang, as the Matching team owns services written in this language.
What type of systems will I be working with?
You will be working with fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems, as well as relational and NoSQL databases.
Are there any specific cloud platform experiences required?
Yes, experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure is required.
How does Lyft support employees' mental health?
Lyft offers mental health benefits as part of their employee support programs.
What paid time off does Lyft offer?
Lyft team members receive 15 days of paid time off in addition to provincial observed holidays, 4 floating holidays per year (prorated based on hire date), and 10 paid sick days annually.
Is there parental leave available for employees?
Yes, Lyft offers 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
What is the work schedule for this position?
The role operates on a hybrid schedule, where team members are expected to work in-office three days per week: Mondays, Thursdays, and a team-specific third day.
What is the expected salary range for this position in the Toronto area?
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is $80,000-$110,000 CAD, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.