Software Engineer, Backend Platforms

Lyft; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in micro-mobility is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Stations Software Platform team. The role involves defining the architectural roadmap, writing maintainable code, and leading cross-team projects. Candidates should have a strong background in object-oriented programming, distributed systems, and experience with languages like Java and Python. The position offers excellent health benefits and flexibility in a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Flexible paid time off

Subsidized commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering industry experience.
• Experience working with databases, relational or NoSQL.
• Must have a track record of professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Help define the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Lead projects from idea to positive execution.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems

Java

Python

Clear design documentation

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science

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.

Lyft’s Bikes & Scooters team is developing the future of micro-mobility and we are looking for a solid, experienced Software Engineer to join our Stations Software Platform team to work on helping us transition our customers to our latest generation platform and to make the platform evolve in a solution that can be brought to multiple different markets and business models.

Technical interviews and interactions with the other offices in the company will be in English; however, the working environment in Montreal is bilingual.

Responsibilities:

• Help define the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs
• Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
• Have a good grasp and ability to explain the various tradeoffs made in decisions
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
• Lead projects from idea to positive execution
• Incorporate considerations for business context and failure modes in your work
• Proactively participate in resolving ongoing incidents
• Unblock, support, effectively communicate and obtain buy-in across teams to achieve results
• Share your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and evangelizing appropriate tech and engineering best practices

Experience:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related field or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of software engineering industry experience
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Experience in distributed systems
• Experience with Java and/or Python, familiarity with Scala is a plus
• Experience working with databases, relational or NoSQL
• Experience writing clear, scalable and clear design documentation
• Experience designing, building and improving a set of team owned components
• Must have a track record of professional excellence

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• 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 Montreal area is CAD $88,000 - CAD $110,000. 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.