Lyft · 16 hours ago
Software Engineer, Android
San Francisco County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yrLyft is looking for product-focused Android software engineers to join their Rider Team, which is dedicated to enhancing the user experience for their core app. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and improve features that delight passengers and drivers.
AppsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTaxi ServiceTransportation
Responsibilities
Keep up-to-date with Android and industry developments
Build great UX for millions of users
Partner with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to build complex features and products from idea to positive execution
Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, and maintainable code
Analyze our internal systems and processes and locate areas for improvement/automation
Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and promoting appropriate tech and engineering best practices
Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms
Participate in code, product and design reviews to provide feedback to ensure best practices
Qualification
Required
BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
Worked on and shipped large scale Android applications
Experience with Kotlin
Experience with architecture paradigms like unidirectional and reactive programming, and other patterns commonly used in the industry
Experience with Jetpack Compose, unit and snapshot testing, and creating shared components
Great product sense: you care about usability and good design
Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team
Preferred
Java experience is nice-to-have but not required
Bonus points: experience pursuing side projects or open-source projects
Benefits
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
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
Company
Lyft
Lyft is a leading ride-hailing service offering car rentals, bike, and scooter-sharing through its mobile app for convenient transportation.
Founded in 2012
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.76BKey Investors
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2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2021-02-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Risher
Chief Executive Officer
Erin Brewer
Chief Financial Officer
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