Job Overview
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior AI Software Engineer on Lyft's Risk Tech team, you will define and drive the technical roadmap for claims management systems, aligning priorities with Product, Claim Operations, Data Science, and other stakeholders to build a unified risk platform that enhances safety, affordability, and operational efficiency.
- • Day to day, you will provide architectural leadership, make informed design tradeoffs, guide strategic decisions across engineering teams, deliver scalable and reliable solutions, lead code and design reviews, participate in on-call support, and collaborate with internal teams and external insurance partners to ensure seamless integrations.
- • You will join a mission-driven engineering organization focused on reducing accident frequency, saving lives, and managing costs through intelligent automation and data-driven insights in insurance claims workflows.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in distributed systems, AI adoption, and platform engineering while influencing cross-functional initiatives and contributing to knowledge sharing through tech talks, brown bags, and process improvements.
🎯 Requirements
- • B.S., M.S. in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent work experience
- • 6+ years of professional experience building scalable distributed systems with high availability, observability, and reliability requirements
- • Proficiency in Python; experience with data processing frameworks like Spark, Kafka, Airflow and cloud provisioning environments
- • Experience driving AI adoption or automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency
- • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate across backend, frontend, data engineering, data science, claim operations, and product teams
- • Prior experience in insurance, claims management, workflow orchestration, or external vendors is a strong plus
🏖️ Benefits
- • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- • Mental health benefits and family building benefits
- • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- • 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents
- • Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
- • Subsidized commuter benefits and hybrid work flexibility (3 days in-office, up to 4 weeks remote/year)
Skills & Technologies
About Lyft, Inc.
Lyft is a transportation network company that offers ride-sharing services through a mobile app. Users can request rides from drivers using their own vehicles. The company operates in numerous cities across the United States and Canada, providing a convenient and often more affordable alternative to traditional taxis. Lyft's business model relies on connecting riders with drivers, taking a commission on each fare. Beyond standard rides, Lyft also offers services like shared rides, premium vehicles, and bike/scooter rentals in select markets, aiming to be a comprehensive urban mobility solution.
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