
About Lyft
The friendly ride-sharing alternative to Uber
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Over 100 million rides completed
- $4.9 billion raised in funding
- Acquired PBSC Urban Solutions in 2022
Lyft, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a leading ride-sharing company focused on improving transportation experiences in the U.S. and Canada. With over 100 million rides completed and $4.9 billion raised in funding, Lyft aims to provide a more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative ...
🎁 Benefits
Lyft offers a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off for salaried employees, 15 days PTO for hourly team members, and 18 wee...
🌟 Culture
Lyft fosters a culture focused on reliability and friendliness, positioning itself as a greener alternative to Uber. The company emphasizes local oper...
Overview
Lyft is hiring a Platform Engineer to enhance their cloud infrastructure. You'll work with Terraform and AWS to ensure scalable and operational systems. This position requires experience in infrastructure management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in cloud infrastructure and are familiar with tools like Terraform — you've contributed to the development and management of scalable systems in a collaborative environment. Your experience with AWS allows you to design and implement solutions that meet the needs of a fast-paced organization. You understand the importance of operational excellence and have a keen eye for detail when it comes to monitoring and automating systems. You thrive in a team-oriented culture where your contributions directly impact the success of the organization. You are proactive in identifying areas for improvement and are eager to implement best practices in infrastructure management.
Desirable
Experience with microservices architecture is a plus, as is familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. You may have worked with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes, which would further enhance your ability to contribute to our infrastructure team. A background in software development can also be beneficial, as it allows for better collaboration with engineering teams.
What you'll do
As a Platform Engineer at Lyft, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our cloud infrastructure. You will contribute to the development of features within our code infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring that our systems are scalable and reliable. Your responsibilities will include evaluating existing architectures and providing recommendations for improvements. You will work closely with various engineering teams to help them design services that are not only efficient but also adhere to best operational practices. Monitoring and automating our systems will be a key part of your role, ensuring that we maintain high availability and performance.
You will also be involved in standardizing processes across teams, which will help streamline operations and improve overall efficiency. Your insights will help shape the future of our infrastructure, making it more robust and adaptable to changing needs. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential, as you will need to communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align on goals and deliverables.
What we offer
At Lyft, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that impact millions of users. We offer competitive compensation, including a salary range of $72,000 to $110,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in revolutionizing urban mobility and be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your growth.
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