Software Engineer, Driver Earnings

Lyft
San Francisco, CA

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.

Lyft is looking for software engineers from a scope of disciplines. We are growing our team with people who want to build, improve and incorporate technologies that make the lives of our community more enriched. As an engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with teams like product, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empower us to iterate quickly, while focusing on delighting our passengers and drivers.

The Rider organization is focused on building a seamless, best-in-class rideshare experience for riders. From the foundational functionality of requesting a ride to the tailored interactions with your flight, we sweat the small stuff to help make Lyft the best transportation solution. As a Software Engineer on the Rider Team, you will work hand in hand with various teams across Lyft, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation to improve riders' experience with rideshare.

Responsibilities:



  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code

  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge 

  • Participate in our team's oncall rotation. Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms

  • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions

  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Experience:



  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience

  • Experience with Python, Go.

  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming

  • Experience working with data structures or algorithms 

  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team

  • Bonus points: experience pursuing side projects or open-source projects

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 $108,000 - $135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

 

Posted 2026-02-13

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