or apply directly on Lyft's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Lyft's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 62% of Lyft's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lyft
- high 80 stale, 4 reposted of 171 open
- Hiring momentum
- 267 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lyft's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lyft.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Recommendations team at Lyft, you will be responsible for building backend systems that enhance rider experience by delivering personalized offers. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams, establishing engineering best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and participating in code reviews. You will also manage project priorities and contribute to the team's on-call rotation to resolve technical issues.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyft as an employer.
What you need
- BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of software engineering/production infrastructure industry experience
- Experience with Python and Go
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), distributed systems, and databases such as PostgreSQL or DynamoDB
- Proficient and effective in using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor)
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming
Nice to have
- Experience building real-time serving systems for ML models
- Working with recommendation or ranking systems
- Experience with feature stores or online/offline experimentation frameworks
What you get
- Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
- RRSP plan to help save for your future
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role requires in-office work at least 3 days per week, including Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- Salary range is dependent on various factors and may vary based on qualifications and experience
- No specific mention of a bonus or equity offering beyond the salary range
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Listed by Lyft on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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