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Software Engineer

Lyft
Location
Seattle, WA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
All Talent Team Access
Salary
$149,240 - $192,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2 years of pre- or post-academic experience in software development or related occupation
  • Experience with Object-oriented programming
  • Experience writing clear, scalable, and clear design documentation
  • Experience with backend software development of large-scale distributed systems
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer at Lyft, you will design, develop, and maintain systems and infrastructure while collaborating with engineers and partners throughout the project lifecycle. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, participating in code reviews, and ensuring the reliability of security monitoring systems.

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
  • 12 observed holidays and discretionary paid time off for salaried team members, 15 days paid time off for hourly team members
Things to weigh
  • Role requires in-office work 3 days a week, which may not suit all candidates
  • Salary range provided but does not include potential equity or bonuses, which may be significant
  • Hybrid roles allow for remote work only up to 4 weeks per year
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