Lyft

Software Engineer

Lyft · San Francisco, CA

Posted 14 days ago · $136,000 - $162,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Lyft's roles stay open a median of 43 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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

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About this role

As a Software Engineer at Lyft, you will be responsible for designing, building, and integrating the platform that enhances the ride experience. Your role will involve developing microservices, improving API quality and performance, and managing software testing and validation. You will also participate in debugging and resolving issues across various applications while managing project priorities and deadlines.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 6 months of experience in software development or related occupation
  • At least 6 months of experience with object-oriented programming, machine learning, and AI
  • At least 6 months of experience with web technologies, DynamoDB, and at least one of the following: C, C++, Java, Go, or Python
  • Experience with frontend and backend languages, relational databases, and schema design
  • Experience with data structures or algorithms

What you get

  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan to help save for your future
  • 12 observed holidays and discretionary paid time off for salaried team members, 15 days paid time off for hourly team members

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid role requires in-office work at least 3 days per week, which may not suit all candidates
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or training programs
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on qualifications and experience, with no mention of equity or bonuses included in the 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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