Engineering Manager, Rider

Socotra, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off for holidays and PTO

18 weeks parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft credits and Lyft Pink

Job summary

Lyft is seeking an Engineering Manager on the Core Rider team to own foundational systems and rider functionality, shaping architecture and roadmaps, and partnering with product managers and data scientists.

This hybrid New York City role requires 5+ years of software engineering with leadership and 3+ years of people management; you will lead cross-functional efforts to improve observability, reliability, and scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering with technical leadership.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Experience launching consumer-facing products.
• Experience on growth-focused teams responsible for top-line metrics.
• Experience managing diverse engineering roles (server/mobile).
• Excellent communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive team execution, resolve bottlenecks, and trade-offs.
• Partner with Product, Design, Marketing, Science, Analytics to set direction.
• Own team roadmap from conception to delivery, manage dependencies and risks.
• Contribute to observability, reliability, and on-call processes.
• Ensure technical excellence via architecture reviews and tech debt management.
• Foster team health and collaborative culture, manage resourcing.
• Develop careers by mentoring and providing feedback.
• Share learnings across teams and align on standards.
• Participate in Lyft’s broader engineering community and interviewing.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software engineering

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

System design

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering/CS

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.

As an Engineering Manager on the Core Rider team, you will act as a critical technical leader in a highly visible area of the Rider Organization. Taking holistic ownership of our foundational systems and core rider functionality, you will be directly responsible for moving top-line business metrics and delivering a seamless rideshare experience. You will partner with multiple product managers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to develop complex systems, define strategic roadmaps, scale the product and infrastructure that powers how millions of riders request and experience their rides every day.

Responsibilities:

• Drive team execution, proactively resolve bottlenecks and make decisive trade-offs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Marketing, Science, and Analytics) to define the team's strategic direction.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable projects. Own a team roadmap from conception to delivery, managing cross-team dependencies and mitigating risks.
• Maintain operational excellence through contributing to best practices for observability, reliability, and on-call processes.
• Ensure technical excellence through architecture reviews, tech debt management, and engineering guidance.
• Maintain team health by creating and refining team processes, fostering a supportive team culture, and managing resourcing.
• Develop team member careers by matching them with opportunities, setting clear expectations, and providing timely feedback.
• Build relationships across engineering teams to share learnings, align on standards, and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Serve as a dependable, high-bar interviewer and active participant in Lyft’s broader community.

Experience:

• BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering industry experience with technical leadership.
• 3+ years of experience with people management.
• Experience launching consumer facing products
• Experience working on a growth-focused team/org responsible for top line metrics.
• Experience managing a diverse set of engineering roles, such as server and mobile
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional mindset while actively lifting up the team.

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 with company match 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
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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 3 days per week 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 New York City area is $176,000 - $220,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.