At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We're reimagining cities where streets are safe, communities thrive, and personal cars become optional rather than essential. Our vision? A future where shared and active transportation creates vibrant, connected neighborhoods.

As a mobility leader, we power millions of rides daily across 200+ cities through our ride-sharing, bike-sharing, and scooter-sharing platforms. We built North America's first automated bike-share system and continue to revolutionize urban mobility. Today, our pioneering bike-sharing and scooter-sharing systems operate in over 60 cities worldwide, including Austin, Barcelona, Bogota, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Dubai, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Monaco, Montreal, New York, Pittsburgh, Portland, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington DC.

Ready to help shape the future of transportation? Join the team behind some of the world's largest and most successful mobility systems.

Software Engineering Manager

We're seeking an engineering manager to lead our Rider team in our Bikes & Scooters business, delivering exceptional user experiences through our mobile app and innovative membership programs tailored to our users' needs and lifestyles. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to have a positive influence on the future of our cities!

Our engineers are smart, adaptable problem-solvers who move fast and ship code to production continuously. They look to their managers for organizational transparency, career development, mentorship, and honest feedback, while relying on leadership to boost productivity by removing obstacles and keeping processes lean.

We're looking for a manager who loves staying close to the technology and has experience leading technical teams. You'll manage a team of about 10 engineers from early career to Staff and across backend, mobile and web.

 

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

Lead talented engineers who love shipping code and solving complex engineering challenges Mentor team members' professional and technical growth, helping develop their careers through projects tailored to their skills, personalities, and goals Build collaborative, inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and respected Provide continuous feedback, address performance issues, and recognize individual contributions

Technical & Strategic Impact

Create plans for resolving technical and resourcing challenges within your organization Balance building sustainable, high-impact projects with maintaining shipping velocity Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, processes and operations Own your team's deliverables, ensuring we ship and operate scalable, high quality products that delight our customers

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with recruiting to hire high-potential candidates from diverse backgrounds Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to maintain prioritized backlogs Help your team build strong relationships across functions and partner organizations What You Bring

Leadership Experience

2+ years managing software engineering teams Proven track record of active mentorship and career guidance Experience guiding teams through major technological and organizational transformations (preferred)

Technical Foundation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience Strong technical background in mobile or server engineering Experience architecting, building, and scaling distributed systems Experience launching consumer-facing products and iterating through data-driven experimentation

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively across various formats: technical documents, team discussions, and presentations

 

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with family coverage options Mental health support and resources Life insurance and disability benefits

Family & Life

Fertility and family-building benefits 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents Child care and pet care benefits

Financial Security

401(k) plan with company support Legal benefits and consultation services

Time Off & Flexibility

Discretionary paid time off plus 12 observed holidays 5 company-wide recharge days in 2025 Hybrid flexibility: work from anywhere up to 4 weeks per year

Daily Perks

Complimentary meals, snacks, and beverages in our offices Commuter benefits to ease your daily travel Lyft Pink membership with exclusive ridership program benefits

...And much more!

 

Our Work Environment

We believe great things happen when people work together. This hybrid role requires being in-office 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. Additionally, hybrid roles offer the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. Your recruiter can share details about our in-office perks and the vibrant work environment we've created. #Hybrid

About Compensation

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $176,000 - $220,000. Salary ranges vary based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. This range doesn't include potential equity, bonuses, or the comprehensive benefits package described above. Your recruiter will provide location-specific details during the hiring process.

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.