Engineering Manager - Backend & Mobile Teams

The Briefed; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Parental leave

401(k)

Lyft credits

Hybrid workdays

Job summary

Lyft is seeking an Engineering Manager on Global Growth to lead a team of backend and mobile engineers, shaping technical direction and balancing fast shipping with scalable software. You will collaborate with Product, Design, Science, and Operations to drive impactful outcomes.

You will mentor engineers, own architectural decisions, and partner with recruiting to build an inclusive, high-performing team in a hybrid in-office setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering with technical leadership experience.
• 2+ years of dedicated people management leading software engineers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide the professional and technical development of a team of backend and mobile engineers.
• Set the overarching technical vision and architecture strategy for the product area.
• Co-own product strategy with Product partners to ensure high-quality, timely engineering solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Architectural planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

At Lyft, our mission is to serve and connect. Fleets is a dynamic area working with 3rd-party partners to match autonomous, livery, and taxi fleets with the Lyft marketplace; managing programs for special vehicles like Express Drive rentals, electric, and premium vehicles; and crafting tooling for on-the-ground fleet operations.

As an Engineering Manager on Global Growth, you’ll be responsible for setting the technical direction for the team, making tradeoffs between technical investments and product features, and communicating strategy transparently to your team and leadership. You will help shape the product direction by developing a deep understanding of the customer and working closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Science, and Operations. You will lead a group of backend and mobile engineers, fostering business impact while driving continuous experimentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and guide the professional and technical development of a team of backend and mobile engineers. Tailor career development, project assignments, and goals to each engineer's strengths and aspirations.
• Technical Strategy & Vision: Set the overarching technical vision and architecture strategy for an evolving product area, balancing fast shipping with sustainable, scalable software.
• Product & Cross-Functional Co-Ownership: Co-own product strategy with Product partners, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of engineering solutions in complex, ambiguous domains.
• Resource & Process Management: Prioritize technical, architecture, and resourcing challenges, instilling continuous improvement principles across team processes and codebases.
• Inclusive Culture & Hiring: Build inclusive, respectful, and highly collaborative team cultures while partnering with Lyft’s recruiting team to hire high-potential candidates.
• Operational & Scalability Ownership: Own product deliverables to ensure systems scale reliably, stay highly available, and delight fleet partners and drivers.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 10+ years of software engineering industry experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• 2+ years of dedicated people management experience leading software engineers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Leadership & Engineering Capabilities

• Strong technical background with the ability to actively contribute to architectural planning and design reviews.
• Proven track record of guiding teams through planning, prioritization, execution, and driving projects to completion in cross-functional settings.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring, building trust, motivating engineers, and fostering a strong sense of ownership.
• Deep customer-focused mindset with experience building scalable engineering platforms and products for the future.

Benefits & Workplace Perks

• Healthcare & Mental Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus mental health support programs.
• Family & Life: 18 weeks of paid parental leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents), family building support, childcare, and pet benefits.
• Time Off & Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match, 12 observed holidays, discretionary paid time off for salaried team members, and up to 4 weeks per year of remote work flexibility.
• Lyft Perks: Monthly Lyft credits, complimentary Lyft Pink membership, and subsidized commuter benefits.
• In-Office Culture: Hybrid working model with perks provided during in-office days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).