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Senior Software Engineer, Community Safety

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Python
Golang
AWS
distributed systems
concurrency
object-oriented programming
backend software development
code reviews
on call rotations

Nice to have

Agile

Role summary

Lyft is seeking a Backend Engineer for its Community Safety team. This role involves building and maintaining systems to ensure user safety on the platform. The engineer will work at the intersection of product, design, engineering, and policy to deliver high-impact safety features. Responsibilities include driving projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, writing scalable code in Python, Golang, and AWS, and participating in code reviews and on-call rotations. The position requires 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on object-oriented programming and distributed systems.

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Trust & Safety function at Lyft is dedicated to keeping every Lyft ride safe for both riders and drivers. We build and maintain the tools, features, and systems that deter bad actors, protect vulnerable populations, and reinforce trust across the platform. As an Backend Engineer working on Trust & Safety, you'll work at the intersection of product, design, engineering, and policy to ship high-impact safety features to millions of users.

Responsibilities:

Help define the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs

Unblock, support, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in across teams to achieve results

Lead projects of multiple people from idea to positive execution

Write clear, scalable and clear design documentation

Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code

Utilize your expertise in Python, Golang, AWS to deliver robust and scalable solutions

Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge

Proactively participate in resolving ongoing incidents

Share your knowledge through tech talks, mentorship, and evangelizing appropriate tech and engineering best practices

Experience:

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience

5+ years of software engineering industry experience

Extensive experience in object oriented programming, ideally in GoLang or Python

Experience in backend software development of large-scale distributed systems and concurrency

Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners

Benefits:

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 with company match to help save for your future

In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service

Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.

Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $136,000 - CAD $170,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.

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