Jobs at Lyft

714,725 open positions

Lyft, founded in 2012, has reshaped urban mobility with its flagship ridesharing app and expanding into micromobility, autonomous vehicles, and delivery services. The company’s 1314 open positions span Seattle, San Francisco, and worldwide hubs, reflecting its rapid growth across tech, operations, and corporate functions.

Typical roles include software engineers building scalable backend services, product managers driving user experience, data scientists optimizing routing and safety algorithms, and operations specialists handling driver support and regulatory compliance. Candidates should expect rigorous technical interviews, a culture that rewards data‑driven decisions, and benefits that emphasize health, equity, and flexible work arrangements.

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Head of Marketing, Lyft Business

Company: Lyft

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

Lyft is looking for an experienced B2B marketer to lead the marketing efforts for Lyft Business. The role involves developing a vision, strategy, and plan to accelerate growth and influence executive decision-making. The ideal candidate should have experience in B2B marketing, leadership, and data-driven decision-making.

Product Manager, Express Drive - Marketplace

Company: Lyft

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 11, 2022

Lyft is looking for a Product Manager to lead their Marketplace team, focusing on creating an open and inclusive organization, providing drivers with low-cost access to cars, and building the foundational capabilities for Lyft's autonomous future.

Data Scientist, Decisions, Product

Company: Lyft

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

Lyft is looking for passionate Data Scientists to work in a dynamic environment, building products and making decisions. The company offers great benefits and a diverse organization.

Data Engineer - Various Teams

Company: Lyft

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 11, 2022

Lyft is looking for a Data Engineer to build a scalable data platform. The role involves owning the core data pipeline, evolving data models, and developing tools for self-service data pipeline management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Lyft?
Lyft promotes a mission‑driven culture focused on safe, sustainable transportation. Employees enjoy collaborative teams, a flat hierarchy that encourages idea sharing, and a benefits package that includes health, equity, and generous parental leave. The company values data‑backed decision making, continuous learning through internal hackathons, and community outreach initiatives such as driver education programs.
What types of positions are available at Lyft?
Lyft hires across a spectrum of functions: software engineering (backend, mobile, infrastructure), product management, data science, machine learning, research, design, operations, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, and customer support. Each role has clear career ladders and opportunities for cross‑functional collaboration.
How can I stand out as a Lyft applicant?
Tailor your résumé to Lyft’s values by highlighting projects that demonstrate impact on user safety, scalability, or sustainability. Prepare for the interview by mastering coding challenges in Python or Java, revising system design fundamentals, and practicing behavioral questions that showcase teamwork and data‑driven thinking. Show enthusiasm for Lyft’s mission by referencing recent initiatives like the micromobility expansion or driver wellness programs, and bring concrete examples of how you’ve contributed to similar goals.

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