Software Engineer, Community Safety
Core
Build and maintain backend tools, features, and systems to deter bad actors, protect vulnerable populations, and reinforce trust across the Lyft platform.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Trust & Safety)
Builds
High-impact safety features and scalable backend systems for millions of users
Domain
Ride-sharing platform safety and trust
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Golang, distributed systems, concurrency, object-oriented programming
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, code review leadership, technical mentoring
Technologies
Python, Golang, AWS
Responsibilities
Drive high-impact projects and innovate new solutions; Lead features from idea to launch; Write well-tested, maintainable code; Participate in code reviews and on-call rotations; Share knowledge through tech talks and brown bags
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
