Software Engineer
Lyft · Remote
MeritLog read this listing from Lyft's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 11, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Remote
- Salary
- Conflicting source ranges
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Occupation
- Software Developers(O*NET 15-1252.00)
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Responsible to help design, build, and integrate the platform that powers ride experience.
- Assist with designing roadmaps and architecture based on the company’s rapidly progressing technology and business needs.
- Improve and implement new microservices and improve quality, performance, and monitoring of the company’s microservice APIs.
- Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
- Participate in identifying, triaging, debugging, and resolving issues and bugs across the company's various applications and platforms.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
What they're asking for
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Education
- 6 months of experience in job offered, software development, or related occupation.Skill
- At least 6 months of experience with object-oriented programming, machine learning, and AI.Skill
- At least 6 months of experience with web technologies, DynamoDB, and at least one of the following: C, C++, Java, Go, or Python.Skill
- Experience with frontend and backend languages, relational databases, and schema design.Skill
- Experience with data structures or algorithms.Skill
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
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. Responsibilities: • Responsible to help design, build, and integrate the platform that powers ride experience. • Assist with designing roadmaps and architecture based on the company’s rapidly progressing technology and business needs. • Improve and implement new microservices and improve quality, performance, and monitoring of the company’s microservice APIs. • Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. • Participate in identifying, triaging, debugging, and resolving issues and bugs across the company's various applications and platforms. • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Experience: • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 6 months of experience in job offered, software development, or related occupation. • At least 6 months of experience with object-oriented programming, machine learning, and AI. • At least 6 months of experience with web technologies, DynamoDB, and at least one of the following: C, C++, Java, Go, or Python. • Experience with frontend and backend languages, relational databases, and schema design. • Experience with data structures or algorithms. Benefits: • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled • Mental health benefits • Family building benefits • Child care and pet benefits • 401(k) plan to help save for your future • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible • Subsidized commuter benefits • Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $136,000 - $162,000/year. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process. #LI-DNI #LI-DNI
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