About the Job
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 Business Travel team helps people who travel for work choose Lyft, and grows business travel as a line of business, one of Lyft’s growth priorities. Our customers include individual riders and the companies that offer Lyft as an employee benefit, so the work spans consumer and B2B products. Since launching Lyft ...
The team includes back-end, web, iOS, and Android engineers and works closely with product management, design, and data science. Our work touches the core rider experience, so we partner closely with many teams across Lyft.
Key Responsibilities
Drive team execution by resolving blockers, mediating decision-making, and navigating ambiguity to keep the team moving with clarity and momentum
Maintain operational excellence by implementing and upholding best practices for observability, reliability, and on-call processes
Partner with cross-functional teams — Product, Marketing, Science, and Analytics — to define the team's strategic direction and roadmap
Ensure technical excellence through architecture reviews, proactive tech debt management, and hands-on engineering guidance
Maintain team health by creating and refining team processes, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, and managing resourcing needs
Develop team member careers by matching them with the right opportunities, setting clear expectations, and delivering timely and actionable feedback
Build relationships across engineering teams to share learnings, align on standards, and identify collaboration opportunities
Translate business goals into clear engineering plans, helping the team understand the "why" behind their work and stay motivated by impact
Identify and address underperformance early, while consistently recognizing individual strengths and contributions
Contribute to hiring by partnering with recruiting, conducting interviews, and helping define and uphold the team's engineering bar
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
At least 5 years of software development experience, with enough technical depth to engage credibly in architecture and design discussions
At least 3 years of people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to grow engineers and build cohesive teams
Proven track record of delivering projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment, balancing speed with quality and sustainability
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working alongside Product, Design, Science, and Analytics to align on priorities and drive shared outcomes
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, decompose complex problems, and bring structure and clarity to the team
Experience managing a diverse set of engineering roles — backend, web, mobile, and/or data — is a plus
Experience working on a growth-focused team or org (incentives, messaging, ads) is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the team clearly to senior stakeholders and advocate effectively for resourcing and prioritization
