Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

Growth

Updated on 12/19/2024

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$144k - $180kAnnually

+ Equity Offering + Bonus

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days a week.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Bash
Python
Airflow
MySQL
Ruby
Apache Spark
SQL
Postgres
Hadoop
Yarn
Oracle
Requirements
  • 5+ years relevant professional experience
  • Experience with Hadoop (or similar) Ecosystem (MapReduce, Yarn, HDFS, Hive, Spark, Presto, Pig, HBase, Parquet)
  • Proficient in at least one of the SQL languages (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SqlServer, Oracle)
  • Good understanding of SQL Engine and able to conduct advanced performance tuning
  • Strong skills in scripting language (Python, Ruby, Bash)
  • 4+ years of experience with workflow management tools (Airflow, Oozie, Azkaban, UC4)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Own the data architecture and pipelines that support the operation and reporting of Lyft's growth campaigns.
  • Evolve data models and schemas in response to business needs and engineering best practices
  • Coordinate with cross-functional partners to understand business problems, align on project prioritization, and determine solutions that balance speed versus long-term functionality
  • Assess and improve systems tracking data quality and consistency
  • Implement and maintain tools for self-service data pipeline management (ETL)
  • Conduct advanced performance tuning for SQL and MapReduce jobs to improve data processing performance

Lyft connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app, primarily serving urban commuters, students, and tourists in the United States and Canada. The platform offers various ride options, including standard, luxury, and shared rides, catering to different customer preferences. Lyft operates on a gig economy model, where drivers use their own vehicles, and the company earns revenue by taking a commission from each ride fare. In addition to car rides, Lyft provides bike and scooter rentals and has a subscription service called Lyft Pink, which offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company emphasizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure experience for users and supports drivers with flexible payment options. Lyft's goal is to provide reliable transportation solutions while diversifying its revenue streams and exploring self-driving technology.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Mobileye and Nexar enhance autonomous vehicle capabilities.
  • New upfront Fair screen improves transparency for riders and drivers.
  • Expansion into autonomous vehicles in Atlanta positions Lyft as a market leader.

What critics are saying

  • FTC lawsuit for deceptive earnings claims could harm Lyft's reputation.
  • Legal battles over workers' rights may lead to costly settlements.
  • Public acceptance of autonomous vehicles remains uncertain, posing integration challenges.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft offers diverse services including standard, luxury, and shared rides.
  • The company focuses on urban markets, serving commuters, students, and tourists.
  • Lyft's gig economy model allows flexible work schedules for drivers.

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