Lyft

About Lyft

The friendly ride-sharing alternative to Uber

🏢 Tech👥 1001+ employees📅 Founded 2012📍 China Basin, San Francisco, CA💰 $4.9b3.6
B2CTravelTransportMobilityRidesharing

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...

Lyft

Software Engineering Mid-Level

LyftToronto

Posted 3w agoMid-LevelSoftware Engineering📍 Toronto💰 $3 - $3 / daily
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Skills & Technologies

Overview

Lyft is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Streaming Compute Team, focusing on designing and maintaining data-intensive systems. You'll work with technologies like Apache Flink and Kafka to enhance the data platform. This role requires a strong background in software development and problem-solving skills.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering, with experience in designing and developing data-intensive systems that support critical business operations. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership of projects, driving them from design to implementation while managing project priorities and deadlines. Your technical expertise allows you to dive deep into complex problems, finding innovative solutions even in ambiguous situations.

You are familiar with cutting-edge technologies such as Apache Flink and Kafka, and you understand how to leverage these tools to enhance data platforms. Your collaborative spirit enables you to work effectively with engineers, scientists, and analysts across various lines of business, providing valuable insights that empower critical business decisions. You are a self-starter who is eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining elements of Lyft's data platform. You will work closely with your team to enhance the streaming offerings of the platform, utilizing technologies like Apache Flink and Kafka. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and operating existing systems, ensuring they meet the needs of users across the organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve business needs through software solutions. Your work will have a significant impact on various areas of the business, as you contribute to the development of systems that provide insights for machine learning models and other critical operations. You will also be responsible for testing and enhancing platform offerings, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

What we offer

Lyft is committed to creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, working towards improving people's lives through the best transportation solutions. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

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