# Software Engineer

**Company:** [Lyft](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lyft)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $108k – $135k/yr
**Skills:** Python, Go, Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, testing, Distributed Systems, APIs, backend services, proof-of-concept prototyping
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Build and operate scalable software services, APIs, and production systems across transportation, distributed systems, mapping, personalization, and real-time infrastructure. The role requires programming proficiency, strong software engineering fundamentals, and collaboration with technical and business partners.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner with engineers, data scientists, product managers, and business partners to build software for business and user impact.
- Perform technical analysis and build proof-of-concept prototypes to explore and propose solutions to new and existing problems.
- Design and develop software components, services, and APIs.
- Write production-quality code to launch and operate systems at scale.
- Evaluate software systems against business goals, reliability, and performance requirements.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in computer science or another quantitative field, or equivalent related work experience.
- Passion for building impactful software systems.
- Proficiency in Python, Golang, or another programming language.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, system design, testing, and distributed systems.

## Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Mental health benefits.
- Family-building benefits.
- Child care and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
- Hybrid roles may work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

## Compensation
- Expected base pay range: **$108,000–$135,000** in the San Francisco area.

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