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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Software Engineer, Data Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 24, 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.

Data Scientist, Algorithms

Company: Lyft

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Growth Platforms team. The role involves leveraging data and analytics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, partnering with cross-functional teams, and developing analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance.

Senior Software Engineer, Vulnerability Management

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 25, 2024

Lyft is looking for a software engineer to join their security team. The team is responsible for designing and building Lyft's security architecture, and the engineer will play a key part in shaping the future of security at Lyft.

Data Scientist, Decisions - Growth Platform

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 24, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Growth Platforms team. The role involves leveraging data and analytics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, partnering with cross-functional teams, and developing analytical frameworks to monitor business and product performance.

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Partners

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 24, 2024

Lyft is looking for experienced product-focused software engineers to join their Partners Team. The role involves leading multiple work streams, improving partner experience, and building differentiated features. The company offers a range of benefits, including great medical and dental insurance, mental health benefits, and unlimited paid time off.

Senior Software Engineer, Rider

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 21, 2024

Lyft is looking for software engineers to build and improve its transportation services. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. The role involves writing code, participating in code reviews, and working with various teams to improve the rider experience.

Senior Data Scientist, Algorithms, Fulfilment

Company: Lyft

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 25, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to work on their cross-functional team, focusing on algorithms and machine learning. The role involves developing mathematical models, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, and driving the science roadmap for the matching problem area.

Senior Software Engineer, Community Safety

Company: Lyft

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 25, 2024

Lyft is looking for software engineers to build and improve technologies that make the lives of their community more enriched. The company is focused on creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization and is committed to improving the safety and experience of riders and drivers.

Engineering Manager, Developer Console

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 22, 2024

Lyft is looking for experienced leaders to guide Infrastructure teams in building scalable infrastructure, improving the development experience, and creating a robust control plane. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited paid time off, 401k plan, and mental health benefits.

Global Supply Manager

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 23, 2024

Lyft is seeking an experienced Indirect Global Supply Manager to join their Sourcing and Procurement Supply Chain team. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading the procurement process, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Senior Data Science Manager

Company: Lyft

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 21, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Senior Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists and build an analytics roadmap. The role involves building relationships with product and operations teams, prioritizing and leading deep dives into data, and developing analytical frameworks and metrics.

Data Scientist, Decisions, Lyft Media

Company: Lyft

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 22, 2024

Lyft is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team, focusing on advertising and data-driven marketing. The role requires experience in SQL, Python, and machine learning, as well as strong communication skills. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited paid time off and a 401k plan.

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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