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

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Posted 1w agoSoftware Engineering📍 Toronto💰 $3 - $3 / daily
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Overview

Lyft is hiring a Software Engineer to build systems that enhance the transportation experience for riders and drivers. You'll work on distributed computing and machine learning challenges in Toronto. This position requires a passion for innovative solutions.

Job Description

Who you are

You are an engineer excited about building systems that empower users and improve their experiences. You thrive in environments where you can innovate and tackle complex problems, particularly in distributed computing and machine learning. You understand the importance of creating reliable solutions that adapt to user needs and business goals. You have a collaborative mindset, eager to work with cross-functional teams to drive high-impact projects. You are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Desirable

Experience with pricing algorithms or user engagement strategies would be a plus. Familiarity with data-driven decision-making processes and experimentation in product development is also beneficial.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for driving high-impact projects that enhance the Lyft marketplace. You will work on latency-sensitive concurrency problems and large-scale distributed systems, ensuring that our pricing and engagement strategies are effective and efficient. You will collaborate closely with product and science teams to implement complex pricing requirements, balancing the needs of riders and drivers with business objectives. Your work will directly contribute to improving the Lyft customer experience, making transportation more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

What we offer

Lyft provides a supportive and innovative work environment where you can grow your skills and make a real impact. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of transportation. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Join us in our mission to connect and serve our communities through technology.

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