Software Engineer (Backend), Marketplace Labs
Job Description
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.
The Marketplace Labs team at Lyft is responsible for new innovations in the rideshare industry. The team is especially focused on identifying and building step change improvements to how Lyft operates and was responsible for the launch of novel products such as Wait and Save. We’re looking for software engineers who are excited about building big changes to the business and going from minimal prototypes to more developed products.
Lyft is looking for experienced 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.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate on backend architecture and technical roadmap aligned with product and business goal
- Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable, and well-tested backend service
- Drive code quality through thoughtful code reviews and continuous improvement
- Take ownership of complex projects from idea to execution
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to unblock challenges and deliver results
- Share knowledge through documentation, team discussions, and mentoring moments
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of backend software engineering experience in production environments
- Strong foundation in computer science or related field (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Python or Go (or a strong willingness to learn)
- Experience with object-oriented programming and building distributed systems
- Comfortable working with relational or NoSQL databases
- Skilled at writing scalable systems and clear, concise design documentation
- Passionate about building impactful systems in a collaborative, mission-driven 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
Company
Lyft
Location
Toronto
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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