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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iOS Engineer, Map XP

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 04, 2024

Lyft is looking for an experienced iOS developer to join their team. The role involves building apps used by millions of people, collaborating with other teams, and working on exciting features. The company offers a range of benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, mental health benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

Employment Legal Compliance Specialist

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Lyft is looking for an Employment Legal Compliance Specialist to join its Legal Team. The role involves ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local employment laws, developing and managing affirmative action programs, and providing employee compliance training.

Customer Experience Associate

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Lyft is looking for a customer experience associate to provide personalized support to customers, drivers, and passengers. The ideal candidate is passionate about customer experience, empathetic, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Data Scientist, Inference, Rider

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Rider Segments team. The role involves leading other scientists, partnering with cross-functional leads, and driving business impact. 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: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 28, 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.

Senior Data Scientist, Decisions, Rider Experience

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Lyft is looking for Data Scientists to work in a dynamic environment, leveraging data and analytical thinking to shape their rider app and make business decisions. The role involves identifying opportunities, shaping priorities, and recommending technical solutions.

Software Engineer, Matching

Company: Lyft

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Lyft is a company that aims to improve people's lives with the best transportation. They are looking for a software engineer to join their team, who is passionate about solving technical problems and working in a fast-paced environment. The role involves contributing to the roadmap, writing code, and participating in code reviews. The company offers great benefits, including medical insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

Senior Backend Engineer, Telematics

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 04, 2024

Lyft is looking for an experienced backend software engineer to join their Telematics team. The team works on building industryleading innovations that make Lyft safer and more affordable. The role involves leading large projects, working with data scientists, and collaborating with crossfunctional teams.

Senior Data Scientist, Inference, Rider

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Rider Segments team. The role involves leading other scientists, partnering with cross-functional leads, and driving business impact. The company offers a range of benefits, including great medical insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 27, 2024

Lyft is looking for passionate engineers to work on its machine learning platform, developing systems that empower machine learning models to make its products predictive, personalized, and adaptive. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and a fast-paced innovative environment.

Operations Associate, Livery & Black Car

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 28, 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.

Finance Analyst, FP&A Revenue

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 05, 2024

Lyft is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Rideshare team. The role involves leading financial management reporting, collaborating with Accounting and Line of Business partners, and creating comprehensive Executive reports. The company offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, extended health and dental coverage, and a hybrid schedule.

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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