Engineering Manager, Rider

Lyft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft credits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Lyft in New York, NY is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Core Rider team. You will own foundational systems and rider functionalities, partnering with PMs, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to scale products and infrastructure used by millions of riders daily.

Lead a team to deliver on strategic roadmaps, drive architectural excellence, and nurture team growth in a high-impact environment with strong collaboration across Product, Design, and Analytics.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering/CS or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering with technical leadership.
• 3+ years in people management.
• Experience launching consumer-facing products.
• Experience on growth-oriented teams impacting top-line metrics.
• Experience managing diverse engineering roles (server/mobile).
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, low-ego mindset and team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive team execution and resolve bottlenecks while making decisive trade-offs.
• Partner with Product, Design, Marketing, Science, and Analytics to define direction.
• Translate business goals into actionable projects; own team roadmap from concept to delivery.
• Contribute to observability, reliability, and on-call practices for operational excellence.
• Ensure architectural quality through reviews and debt management.
• Foster team health by refining processes and supporting career development.
• Build cross-team relationships and share learnings across engineering groups.
• Participate as a strong interviewer and contributor to Lyft’s engineering community.

Skills

Software leadership

People management

Cross-functional collab

Technical communication

Education

BS/MS or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices

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. 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.