Software Engineer (Backend), Marketplace Labs

Lyft; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking passionate software engineers to join their Marketplace Labs team in Toronto. As part of Lyft, you will focus on backend architecture and contribute to innovative solutions enhancing the rideshare experience. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create impactful changes while enjoying benefits like flexible paid time off and health coverage. Candidates should have 3+ years of backend experience and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience in production environments.
• Strong foundation in computer science or related field.
• Proficiency in Python or Go, willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on backend architecture and technical roadmap aligned with product goals.
• Design, build, and maintain reliable and scalable backend services.
• Take ownership of complex projects from idea to execution.

Skills

Backend software engineering

Python

Go

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 Marketplace Labs team at Lyft is responsible for new innovations in the rideshare industry. The team is especially focused on identifying and building step change improvements to how Lyft operates and was responsible for the launch of novel products such as Wait and Save. We’re looking for software engineers who are excited about building big changes to the business and going from minimal prototypes to more developed products.

Lyft is looking for experienced software engineers from a scope of disciplines. We are growing our team with people who want to build, improve and incorporate technologies that make the lives of our community more enriched. As an engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with teams like product, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empower us to iterate quickly, while focusing on delighting our passengers and drivers.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on backend architecture and technical roadmap aligned with product and business goal
• Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable, and well-tested backend service
• Drive code quality through thoughtful code reviews and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of complex projects from idea to execution
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to unblock challenges and deliver results
• Share knowledge through documentation, team discussions, and mentoring moments

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of backend software engineering experience in production environments
• Strong foundation in computer science or related field (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Python or Go (or a strong willingness to learn)
• Experience with object-oriented programming and building distributed systems
• Comfortable working with relational or NoSQL databases
• Skilled at writing scalable systems and clear, concise design documentation
• Passionate about building impactful systems in a collaborative, mission-driven team

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 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

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 $108,000-$135,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.