Job Overview
Location
Toronto, Canada
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
May 9, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Software Engineer on Lyft’s Ad Infra team, you will contribute to building the systems and pipelines powering Lyft’s advertising platform, enabling brands to engage with riders and drivers throughout their transportation journeys.
- • Day to day, you will develop and maintain backend systems for real-time ad serving, design scalable data models, build and monitor data pipelines using orchestration tools like Airflow, and collaborate with product, data science, and analytics teams via APIs and batch feeds.
- • You will join a growing, high-impact team within Lyft focused on creating the world’s largest transportation media network, working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values engineering excellence and business impact.
- • This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with distributed backend systems, large-scale data workflows, and modern cloud technologies, supported by mentorship and clear paths for technical growth.
🎯 Requirements
- • BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
- • 3+ years of industry experience in backend or data engineering roles
- • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
- • Good understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and database design (SQL and NoSQL)
- • Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) and data distribution technologies (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub)
- • Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, BigQuery, DynamoDB)
🏖️ Benefits
- • Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
- • Mental health benefits and family building benefits
- • Access to a Lyft-funded Health Care Savings Account and RRSP plan with company match
- • Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits
- • 18 weeks of paid time off for new parents (biological, adoptive, foster)
- • Flexible paid time off policy allowing time off as needed with manager approval
- • Hybrid work model: in-office at least 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays), with up to 4 weeks per year of remote work from anywhere
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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