Salesforce Engineer

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.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and the technology that supports them is crucial to our success. Within Corporate Engineering, IT, Privacy and Security teams, we're focused on partnering with our business customers and stakeholders to elevate their impact to game-changing status. Our strategic initiatives, formulated through our customer-obsession culture, deliver the technology they need to increase their velocity and impact. We're seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the Salesforce solutions that power our sales, marketing, legal, and business operations across Lyft's enterprise and partner ecosystems.

If you are a candidate who has a passion for building scalable business systems, who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, and has a commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions, then you may be the ideal person for this position. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design and develop customized Salesforce solutions using declarative tools (Flow, Process Builder, Workflow Rules) and programmatic approaches (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce)
• Create and maintain complex data models, custom objects, fields, and relationships to support evolving business requirements across sales, marketing, legal, and finance teams
• Evaluate, assess, and build robust integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms (Boomi, Workato), and ETL processes
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable business impact
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing to ensure solution quality and reliability
• Follow established DevOps practices for code deployment, version control (Git), and release management across development, staging, and production environments
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent recurring problems while maintaining system uptime
• Maintain data integrity and implement security best practices across all Salesforce implementations, ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives while contributing to technical roadmap planning
• Support MarTech stack consolidation initiatives and contribute to enterprise application architecture decisions that optimize operational efficiency
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation within Salesforce processes to enhance user productivity and business outcomes
• Maintain active Salesforce certifications and stay up to date with new products and features in the Salesforce ecosystem

Experience:

• 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with a proven track record of delivering business-critical solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong proficiency in Apex programming, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce declarative configuration tools
• Experience building Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and familiarity with middleware platforms such as Boomi or Workato
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD practices for enterprise application deployment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Active Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II or Application Architect certifications preferred
• Proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and database concepts with experience in data migration and transformation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to code quality and documentation
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, or other Salesforce products is a plus
• Interest in exploring AI-powered solutions and automation opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem is preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise systems integration patterns and experience supporting month-end financial processes is preferred

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

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

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 3 days per week 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. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $108,560 - $135,700. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Total compensation is 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.