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.The Trust & Safety function at Lyft is dedicated to keeping every Lyft ride safe for both riders and drivers. We build and maintain the tools, features, and systems that deter bad actors, protect vulnerable populations, and reinforce trust across the platform. As an Backend Engineer working on Trust & Safety, you'll work at the intersection of product, design, engineering, and policy to ship high-impact safety features to millions of users.Responsibilities:Help define the roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needsUnblock, support, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in across teams to achieve resultsLead projects of multiple people from idea to positive executionWrite clear, scalable and clear design documentationWrite well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable codeUtilize your expertise in Python, Golang,



AWS to deliver robust and scalable solutionsParticipate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledgeProactively participate in resolving ongoing incidentsShare your knowledge through tech talks, mentorship, and evangelizing appropriate tech and engineering best practicesExperience:BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience5+ years of software engineering industry experienceExtensive experience in object oriented programming, ideally in GoLang or PythonExperience in backend software development of large-scale distributed systems and concurrencyExperience working with public cloud platforms (e.G., AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, etc.)Robust oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partnersBenefits:Extended 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

📌 Senior Software Engineer, Community Safety (Toronto)
🏢 Lyft
📍 Toronto