Android Software Engineer, Lyft Urban Solutions
Required skills
- Android
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Declarative UI
- Shared Components
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Rider Experience
- Micromobility
- Bike-sharing
Nice to have
- Side Projects
- Open Source Contribution
- Curiosity
- Initiative
Role summary
Lyft Urban Solutions is seeking an Android Software Engineer for its Rider Experience team to build and maintain the digital experiences for their bike-sharing and scooter-sharing platforms. The role involves designing, developing, deploying, and operating backend systems for membership programs and rider features, ensuring seamless and fast real-time experiences. The engineer will focus on writing high-quality, performant code with comprehensive test coverage, reducing technical debt, and improving tooling. Responsibilities include participating in code reviews, creating technical documentation, rotating on-call duties, and collaborating closely with product, data science, analytics, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, 1-3 years of industry experience, and proficiency in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
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.
Lyft Urban Solutions powers the bike-sharing and scooter-sharing systems that move millions of people in over 60 cities worldwide. We built North America's first automated bike-share system and continue to lead the micromobility revolution. Our systems operate globally - from Citi Bike in New York to BIXI in Montreal, Divvy in Chicago, Capital Bikeshare in DC, and iconic systems in Austin, Barcelona, Bogota, Boston, Buenos Aires, Columbus, Detroit, Dubai, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Monaco, Pittsburgh, Portland, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Toronto, and beyond.
We're not just technology providers - we operate these systems, building the software, hardware, and operations that make urban micromobility work at scale.
Ready to shape how millions of people move through their cities every day?
We're looking for an Android Software Engineer to join the Rider Experience team within Lyft Urban Solutions. Your work will directly power the digital experiences behind our bike-share and scooter-share platforms. You'll build the backend systems that make membership programs, rider features, and real-time experiences feel seamless and fast. We're moving quickly on this hire; the team has ambitious goals for 2026 and needs strong engineers who are ready to ship.
Our engineers are sharp, pragmatic problem-solvers who move fast and deploy to production continuously.
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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 Montreal area is CAD $72,000 - CAD $90,000, 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.
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