Senior Software Engineer, Rider

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Senior Software Engineer, Rider in Canada

Lyft
Full time
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Canada
09/24/2026
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Toronto

Responsibilities

Write readable, maintainable, well-tested software and participate in code reviews.
Join the on-call rotation to identify, triage, debug, and resolve issues across applications and platforms.
Partner with product managers, designers, data, operations, and engineering teams to deliver complex features and products.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while explaining technical tradeoffs.
Analyze internal systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
Contribute to technical roadmaps and architecture decisions.
Share knowledge through brown bags and tech talks and promote engineering best practices.
Provide technical mentorship and feedback to junior engineers.

Requirements

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of software engineering industry experience.
Solid knowledge of distributed systems and relational and NoSQL databases.
Experience designing, debugging, and operating fault-tolerant, highly available, large-scale distributed systems.
Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure.
Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies such as Docker or cri-o.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, low-ego team.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, mental health benefits, family-building benefits, and child care and pet benefits.
Lyft-funded Health Care Savings Account and RRSP plan with company match.
Flexible paid time off for salaried employees, while hourly employees receive 15 days plus an additional day per year of service.
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave through a top-up plan for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.
Hybrid Toronto schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office, including Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year.

Lyft

Lyft is a transportation network company that connects people to reliable rides, reshaping the way we navigate our communities. By leveraging innovative technology and AI, Lyft enhances mobility solutions tailored for urban lifestyles, making it easier for users to travel conveniently and efficie...

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