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Senior Software Engineer, Rider

@ Lyft

Toronto, Ontario

5+ years experience
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Overview

Lyft is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Rider team to build a seamless rideshare experience for riders. The role involves designing and running large-scale distributed systems, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is hybrid, requiring office presence at least 3 days per week, with a base salary of CAD $136,000 to $170,000 in the Toronto area.

Responsibilities:

  • Write and review well-tested, maintainable code
  • Participate in on-call rotation and resolve bugs across platforms
  • Partner with product, design and engineering teams on complex features
  • Establish roadmap and architecture based on needs
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years of software engineering industry experience
  • Experience with distributed, fault-tolerant, large-scale systems
  • Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
  • Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies
  • BS/MS in computer science or equivalent practical experience

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offParental leave
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience5+ years
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science

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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.

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 an Senior 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 teams 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.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to build complex features and products from idea to positive execution
  • Analyze our internal systems and processes and locate areas for improvement/automation
  • Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices
  • Provide technical mentorship and feedback to junior engineers
  • Help establish roadmap and architecture based on technology and our needs

Experience:

  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering industry experience
  • Solid knowledge of distributed systems, relational and NoSQL databases
  • Experience designing, debugging and running fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
  • Experience working with kubernetes and container technologies (e.g. Docker, cri-o, etc)
  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team

Benefits:

  • Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
  • RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
  • Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
  • Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

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 at least 3 days per week, including 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 Toronto area is CAD $136,000 - CAD $170,000, 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.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.

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