About LyftLyft is a transportation company that operates a ride-hailing platform and is pioneering autonomous vehicle fleet management through its subsidiary Flexdrive.LocationToronto, CanadaJob OverviewThe Identity & Integrity organization is looking for software engineers. We are growing our team with people who want to build, improve and incorporate technologies that make the lives of our community more enriched and safe. As an engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with teams like product, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empower us to iterate quickly, while focusing on delighting our passengers and drivers.ResponsibilitiesAs a Software Engineer in the Identity team, your primary responsibilities will encompass:Lyft's Login & Signup Experiences:Design and enhancement of our Multi-factor authentication (MFA) experiences.Optimization of verification funnels, including:Phone-based two-factor authentication (2FA)Email verificationIdentity provider single sign-ons (SSO)Overseeing session management and device validation.Developing OAuth client provisioning and related tooling.Account Security:Act as the frontline defense against fraudsters and phishers aiming to exploit rider and driver accounts through product vulnerabilities.Implement strategies to counteract risks posed by social engineering tactics.Scaling Core Services:Lead the maintenance and optimization of core microservices under the Identity team's purview, essential to Lyft's diverse service offerings.Manage organizational structures and multi-user management systems. (RBAC, family accounts, AuthZ)Design solutions for high-stakes challenges such as:Preventing unauthorized driving.Thwarting abuse related to recycled phones and their numbers.Striking a balance between stringent customer verification and ensuring minimal user friction.Other Core ResponsibilitiesWrite well-crafted, well-tested, readable,



maintainable codePromote appropriate tech and engineering best practicesImplement identity and security protocols to secure and protect Lyft users data at scalePartner with teams across Lyft on identity and account security initiativesUnblock, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in across teams to achieve resultsShare your knowledge by giving brown bags, tech talks, and evangelizing appropriate tech and engineering best practicesExperience3+ years of engineering experience working in any of these stacks; Python, GO, Java, etc.Experience with cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud(GCP), Oracle Cloud, etcAble to write clear, scalable and clear design documentationRelevant experience mentoring engineers on the teamBenefitsExtended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefitsMental health benefitsFamily building benefitsChild care and pet benefitsAccess to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings AccountRRSP plan with company match to help save for your futureIn addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of serviceLyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride creditsLyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging.



Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.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 at least 3 days per week, including 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.The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $108,000 - CAD $135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or perks. 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.Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.This job fills an existing vacancy.

📌 Software Engineer, Identity (Toronto)
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