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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Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 14, 2024

Lyft is seeking a Senior Revenue Accounting Manager to oversee essential accounting processes, provide leadership, and drive process improvements. The role requires experience in accounting, team management, and SOX compliance. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited paid time off, 401k plan, and mental health benefits.

Workplace Operations Lead

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Workplace Operations Lead to facilitate a delightful experience for team members. The role involves managing facility-related vendors, maintaining relationships with property management, and coordinating facility maintenance projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of customer service experience, 3+ years of facilities or related project management experience, and a passion for creating a positive employee experience.

Financial Operations Analyst

Company: Lyft

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Sep 21, 2024

Flexdrive is a subsidiary of Lyft that offers car rental options to drivers. The company is looking for an experienced finance professional to develop its finance operations. The role involves building financial models, forecasting operational trends, and managing cash transactions.

Software Engineer - Growth Platforms

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 14, 2024

Lyft is looking for a software engineer to join their Growth Platforms team. The team owns the Incentives and Messaging systems for Lyft and is responsible for determining and sending the right messaging and incentives to the right user at the right time. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend software development, distributed systems, and data infrastructure.

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 17, 2024

Lyft is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic Streaming Compute Team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency and high-throughput systems. The company offers a range of benefits, including great medical and dental insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

Staff Software Engineer-Data Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Sep 23, 2024

Lyft is seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to join their dynamic Batch Compute Team. The role involves owning and setting the vision for large-scale offline compute systems, working with data engineers, and innovating ETLs and offline compute. The company offers great benefits, including unlimited paid time off, 401k plan, and paid parental leave.

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Sep 17, 2024

Lyft is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic Streaming Compute Team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency and high-throughput systems. The company offers a range of benefits, including great medical and dental insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

Operations Associate, Livery & Black Car

Company: Lyft

Location: Miami, FL

Posted Sep 21, 2024

Lyft's mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation. The company is committed to creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization, and is looking for an Operations Associate to join their Livery Operations team.

Data Scientist, Decisions, Rider Experience

Company: Lyft

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Lyft is looking for Data Scientists to work in a dynamic environment, leveraging data and analytical thinking to shape the rider app and make business decisions. The role involves leading deep dives into rider experience and marketplace data, establishing metrics, and facilitating data-driven decision making.

Data Scientist, Decisions, Rider Experience

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Lyft is looking for Data Scientists to work in a dynamic environment, leveraging data and analytical thinking to shape the rider app and make business decisions. The role involves leading deep dives into rider experience and marketplace data, establishing metrics, and facilitating data-driven decision making.

Software Engineer, Data Pipelines

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 14, 2024

Lyft is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining software to solve problems at massive scale, monitoring system availability, and optimizing systems to improve the platform. The team is passionate about building an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Senior Software Engineer, GovTech

Company: Lyft

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Sep 16, 2024

Lyft is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their GovTech Team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining systems for regulatory compliance and driver enablement. The company offers a range of benefits, including great medical and dental insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

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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